Indian worker killed in Iran strike on Kuwait facility amid rising tensions

Kuwait : An Indian worker was killed in a missile strike allegedly carried out by Iran on a key infrastructure site in Kuwait, escalating concerns over the widening conflict in the region. The attack targeted a service building linked to a power generation and water desalination plant on Sunday evening, according to Kuwait’s Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy.

In an official statement issued on Monday, the ministry condemned the strike, calling it part of Iran’s aggression against Kuwait. Authorities confirmed that the attack caused significant damage to the facility and resulted in the death of a worker identified as an Indian national. His identity is yet to be officially disclosed.

Ministry spokesperson Engineer Fatima Abbas Johar Hayat said the strike hit a service building associated with critical infrastructure, raising concerns over the safety of essential utilities. Emergency response teams and technical personnel were immediately deployed to the site to manage the situation and prevent disruption to electricity and water services.

Officials assured that all necessary measures have been initiated to ensure continuity of essential services. Coordination is ongoing with security agencies and other government departments to safeguard infrastructure and maintain stability. The ministry also urged residents to remain calm, avoid spreading rumours, and rely only on official sources for updates.

Authorities emphasised that maintaining the safety and stability of Kuwait’s power and water systems remains a top priority, especially amid heightened regional tensions. Technical teams are reportedly working round-the-clock to address damages and prepare for any further contingencies.

Meanwhile, Kuwait’s Ministry of Defence revealed that multiple aerial threats were intercepted over the past 24 hours. According to spokesperson Colonel Saud Al-Atwan, the country detected and neutralised 14 ballistic missiles and 12 hostile drones. Some of these attacks were aimed at military installations, resulting in injuries to at least 10 personnel and causing material damage.

In a separate incident, storage facilities belonging to a private logistics company were also hit, though no casualties were reported there.

Since the outbreak of conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran earlier this year, Kuwait has faced an increasing number of aerial threats. Official figures indicate that the country has intercepted over 300 ballistic missiles and more than 600 drones, underlining the growing scale of hostilities.

The latest attack and the death of an Indian worker highlight the human cost of the escalating conflict, raising fresh concerns about regional stability and the safety of foreign workers in the Gulf.