A power generation and water desalination plant in Kuwait has been attacked for the second time in two days, the country’s electricity ministry said Sunday.
The latest strike sparked a fire in part of the facility and prompted authorities to disconnect several generating units as a precaution, according to local reports.
Emergency crews were working to contain the blaze and limit disruptions to electricity and water supplies.
Kuwait’s military said its air defenses were engaging hostile drones and that explosions heard by residents were caused by interception operations.
Authorities have blamed Iran for the attacks, which have targeted military sites and critical civilian infrastructure amid the widening regional conflict.
Reuters contributed to this report.
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