Drone attack sparks fire at Kuwait Mina Al-Ahmadi refinery, units shut
Middle East Eye • 3/20/2026
Summary
A fire broke out at Kuwait’s Mina Al-Ahmadi refinery following a drone attack, according to the Kuwait Petroleum Corporation. The official Kuwait News Agency reported that several refinery units were shut down due to the incident. Air raid sirens were activated across Kuwait as the military responded to ongoing missile and drone attacks.
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