Huge fire engulfs Kuwait City tower amid missile strikes across Middle East

WorldPolitics
8 Mar 2026 • 4:19 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • A large tower in Kuwait City caught fire on Sunday morning following drone and missile attacks.
  • Kuwait's military confirmed its air defence systems were intercepting hostile missile and drone attacks, with explosion sounds resulting from these interceptions.
  • Several civilian facilities across the Gulf country sustained damage from falling debris after the interceptions.
  • The Public Institution for Social Security, a government site, stated its main premises were targeted, resulting in material damage to the building.
  • The attacks occurred amidst ongoing strikes by Iran across the region.