Kuwait, March 25 (QNA) - Kuwait's Ministry of Defense said early Wednesday that its air defense systems were intercepting hostile missile and drone attacks.

Colonel Staff Saud Al Atwan, the ministry's official spokesperson, said in a press statement that any explosions heard were the result of air defense systems engaging incoming threats.

Earlier on Wednesday, Kuwait's National Guard said its task force had shot down one UAV and five drones within the areas under its protection. (QNA)