New Delhi: India on Wednesday strongly condemned the drone attack on Kuwait International Airport, which resulted in the death of an Indian national and left several others injured. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) reiterated its demand for the protection of civilians and civilian infrastructure amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia.
In an official statement, the MEA expressed deep condolences to the family of the deceased and confirmed that Indian authorities are extending all possible assistance to those affected.
“We condemn the attack on Kuwait International Airport today in which an Indian national has died and several of our nationals are injured. Since the onset of the conflict in West Asia, we have strongly urged that civilian population and civilian infrastructure must not be targeted. We again call upon parties to cease such attacks,” the statement said.
The ministry further stated that the Indian Embassy in Kuwait is in close contact with local authorities and is providing assistance to the injured as well as support to the bereaved family.
“Our Embassy is extending all possible assistance to those injured. We remain in close contact with local authorities for the welfare of Indian nationals,” the MEA added.
The ministry also said that Indian diplomatic missions across the region have been placed on alert and are actively assisting members of the Indian community.
“Indian Missions and Posts across the region are on alert and continue to proactively support our community,” it said.
The Embassy of India in Kuwait also confirmed the death of an Indian national in the attack and expressed its condolences, stating that it is closely monitoring the situation in coordination with Kuwaiti authorities.
In a post on X, the Embassy said it is in contact with the bereaved family and is providing all possible assistance.
“Kuwait’s Ministry of Defence reported that several hostile drones targeted Terminal 1 of Kuwait International Airport, causing damage to the passenger terminal and injuring several people.
Military spokesperson Brigadier General Saud Abdulaziz Al-Otaibi described the incident as part of “criminal Iranian aggression,” adding that Kuwaiti armed forces are fully alert and closely monitoring the situation.
He said the armed forces are working in coordination with relevant authorities and are fully prepared to deal with any developments to ensure national security and stability.
Meanwhile, Iranian state media outlet Press TV claimed that Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) carried out retaliatory strikes against the US Fifth Fleet in Bahrain.