Kuwait says Iran attacked a power and water desalination plant, causing widespread damage
Kuwait said an Iranian attack damaged a power and water desalination plant, triggering a fire and widespread damage to electricity generation units.
Authorities extinguished the blaze and are assessing the damage, as the disruption threatens water supplies in the desert nation, which relies heavily on desalination.
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Kuwait said it extinguished the blaze and was working to assess the damage and get the station working again. (Representational Image)
Kuwait said Friday that Iran attacked a power and water desalination plant, causing widespread damage to the station.
In Kuwait, about 90% of drinking water comes from desalination -- and any disruption can threaten life in the small, desert nation.
Kuwait’s Electricity Water and Renewable Energy Ministry announced the attack, saying it sparked a fire and “damage to a large number of electricity generation units.”
Read More: US airstrikes on Iran appear to have damaged Gulf of Oman port facility
Kuwait said it extinguished the blaze and was working to assess the damage and get the station working again.
In Kuwait, about 90% of drinking water comes from desalination -- and any disruption can threaten life in the small, desert nation.
Kuwait’s Electricity Water and Renewable Energy Ministry announced the attack, saying it sparked a fire and “damage to a large number of electricity generation units.”
Read More: US airstrikes on Iran appear to have damaged Gulf of Oman port facility
Kuwait said it extinguished the blaze and was working to assess the damage and get the station working again.
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