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Kuwait Reports Severe Damage to One Power and Desalination Plant
Kuwait's electricity ministry said an Iranian attack caused severe damage to one of the country's combined power and water desalination plants. Officials released no details on the facility, timing, method, casualties, or lost capacity.
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Kuwait's electricity ministry said one of the country's power and water desalination plants suffered severe damage after an Iranian attack. The ministry did not name the facility or give any information on when or how the strike occurred. Officials have not released casualty figures or estimates of lost capacity, and the ministry gave no indication whether repairs have started or how long service disruptions might last.
Kuwait shares maritime borders with both Iran and Iraq. The ministry stated that no other Kuwaiti infrastructure was damaged in the same incident. The reported attack occurred amid heightened tensions between Iran and several Gulf states.
Kuwait has maintained a neutral stance in recent regional disputes.
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