Kuwait, March 25 (QNA) - Kuwait's National Guard said early Wednesday that its task force had shot down one UAV and five drones within the areas under its protection.

In a press statement, Brigadier General Dr. Jadaan Fadhel, the National Guard's official spokesperson, said the action comes as part of ongoing efforts to enhance security, protect vital sites, and counter potential threats.

Earlier in the night, Kuwait's Civil Aviation Authority said that drones had targeted a fuel tank at Kuwait International Airport, sparking a fire, adding that preliminary reports indicated only material damage and no casualties. (QNA)