Kuwait: Fire at Shuwaikh oil sector complex due to drone attack, no injuries
Apr 05, 2026
Kuwait City [Kuwait], April 5: The Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) announced that in the early hours of Sunday, 5th April, 2026, the oil sector complex located in Shuwaikh - housing both KPC and the Ministry of Oil - was targeted by unmanned aerial vehicles (drones), resulting in a fire at the site.
In a statement to Kuwait News Agency (KUNA), the KPC stated that emergency response and firefighting teams immediately initiated efforts to contain and manage the fire.
KPC also confirmed that the building was fully evacuated in accordance with approved precautionary procedures. No injuries have been reported.
KPC added that oil sector leadership is closely monitoring the assessment of damages resulting from the incident, in coordination with the relevant authorities, while taking all necessary measures to ensure the safety of personnel and secure the site.
Source: Emirates News Agency
