India condemns attack as Kuwait suspends air traffic and hospitals treat dozens of injured
An Indian national was killed and several others were injured after an Iranian strike targeted Kuwait International Airport on Wednesday, according to Indian and Kuwaiti authorities.
The identity of the deceased Indian citizen has not yet been disclosed. The attack forms part of the escalating conflict in West Asia, which has increasingly affected civilian infrastructure across the region.
India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) strongly condemned the strike, describing it as an attack on civilian infrastructure. In a statement, the ministry said it deeply regretted the loss of life and expressed condolences to the victim’s family. It also reiterated India’s long-standing position that civilians and civilian facilities must not be targeted during conflicts.
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The MEA confirmed that the Indian Embassy in Kuwait is providing assistance to those injured and remains in close contact with local authorities to ensure the welfare of Indian nationals
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Indian diplomatic missions across the region have also been placed on alert
The Embassy of India in Kuwait separately expressed its condolences, stating that it was coordinating with Kuwaiti authorities and maintaining contact with the bereaved family.
Kuwaiti authorities reported significant casualties following the attack. Dr Abdullah Al-Sund, spokesperson for the Ministry of Health, said 63 injured people had been admitted to seven hospitals. The casualties included civilians, airport employees and travellers. According to the ministry, seven patients required urgent major surgical procedures, while several others underwent minor operations.
In response to the strike, Kuwait suspended all air traffic. Directorate General of Civil Aviation spokesperson Abdullah Al-Rajhi said flights had been halted and diverted to nearby airports until further notice.
The latest death follows a similar incident on March 30, when another Indian national was killed in Kuwait during Iranian strikes on a power and water desalination facility, highlighting growing concerns over the impact of the conflict on foreign nationals and critical civilian infrastructure.
