Drone attack shuts Kuwait-Iraq border crossing
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A kamikaze drone attack struck the Abdali border crossing between Kuwait and Iraq on Thursday, prompting its temporary closure, according to Kuwait's army. No casualties were reported, though damage occurred at the site. The attack follows a U.S. military strike on Iran's Salamcheh border crossing with Iraq on Wednesday that killed two people.
The Attack
Kuwait's army reported that kamikaze drones targeted the Kuwaiti side of the Abdali border crossing on Thursday. The attack caused damage but no fatalities. Explosive ordnance disposal teams and ground forces began security operations to clear the area and remove drone debris. The origin of the attack was not disclosed.
Regional Context
The incident comes a day after the U.S. military struck Iran's Salamcheh border crossing with Iraq, killing two people. Iraq's official news agency, citing a senior Iraqi official, confirmed the Abdali crossing closure. The crossing is a key transit point between Kuwait and Iraq.
What's Next
Kuwaiti authorities are expected to investigate the attack's origin and assess damage before reopening the crossing. It remains unclear whether the two incidents are connected or if further cross-border violence is imminent.
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Drone attack shuts Kuwait-Iraq border crossing
