Kuwait Power Lines Hit by Air Defense Shrapnel, Leading to Outages
Ministry of Electricity confirms partial blackouts as technical teams prepare repairs following air defense interception debris.
Kuwait's Ministry of Electricity, Water, and Renewable Energy (MEW) has taken seven overhead power lines out of service following damage from falling debris after air defense interceptions.
The ministry's spokesperson stated that the incident caused partial power outages in several areas across the country. Technical teams are currently working to restore services as quickly as possible, with repair crews set to begin operations once sites are secured in coordination with security authorities.
The ministry confirmed that field teams will carry out a full damage assessment to ensure safe and efficient restoration of the affected lines.
Emergency crews remain on high alert to address any disruptions and maintain continuity of the national power supply.
Officials have not disclosed which specific areas were affected or the duration of the outages. The situation remains under active monitoring as authorities prioritize public safety during the repair process.