Kuwait shuts down parts of Al Ahmadi refinery after drone attack

Published March 20, 2026 Updated March 20, 2026 11:36am

Kuwait Petroleum Corporation has said that it is battling a fire at a unit of the Mina Al Ahmadi Refinery after it was hit by drone attacks, according to Al Jazeera.

It added that parts of the refinery were shut down as a precautionary measure.

“No injuries have been reported, and emergency teams are actively working to contain the situation in line with established safety standards” it said.

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