KUWAIT CITY/MANAMA - A power generation and water desalination plant in Kuwait came under attack for the second time in two days on Sunday, sparking a fire and disrupting electricity generation, Kuwaiti authorities said, blaming the strike on Iran.
In a statement posted on social media platform X, Kuwait's Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy said the attack triggered a fire in parts of the facility, forcing authorities to activate emergency response plans.
Fire teams were dispatched to the site to extinguish the blaze, while technical and emergency crews worked to restore the affected power units and stabilize the national grid, the ministry said.
It also urged citizens to reduce electricity consumption during the period to help ease pressure on the power system.
Earlier on Sunday, the General Staff of the Kuwaiti Army said in a statement on X that explosions heard in parts of the country were caused by air defense systems intercepting hostile targets.
