Kuwait City: An Indian national was killed in an Iranian drone attack on Kuwait International Airport on Wednesday, June 3, the Embassy of India in Kuwait confirmed.
In a statement posted on X, the embassy expressed its “deepest condolences” over the death and said it was in contact with the victim’s family.
“The Embassy is in touch with the bereaved family and is closely coordinating with the Kuwaiti authorities to render all possible support and assistance to the bereaved family as well as those injured in the incident,” it said.
India condemns attack, calls for end to violence
India on Wednesday condemned the attack on Kuwait Airport, while renewing calls for an end to such violence.
New Delhi also strongly urged that civilian population and civilian infrastructure must not be targeted.
“We condemn the attack on the Kuwait International Airport today in which an Indian national has died and several of our nationals are injured,” the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said.
“Since the onset of the conflict in West Asia, we have strongly urged that civilian population and civilian infrastructure must not be targeted. We again call upon parties to cease such attacks,” it said in a statement.
The identity of the deceased Indian is not immediately known.
The MEA said the Indian mission in Kuwait is extending all possible assistance to those injured.
“We offer our deepest condolences to the bereaved family. Our Embassy is extending all possible assistance to those injured. We remain in close contact with local authorities for the welfare of Indian nationals,” the MEA said.
It said the Indian missions and posts across the region are on alert and continue to proactively support our community.
63 people injured in attack
Kuwait’s Ministry of Health reported that at least 63 people were injured in the attack, including airport employees and passengers.
According to Kuwaiti authorities, drones and missiles launched from Iran struck sections of Kuwait International Airport, damaging airport infrastructure and nearby diplomatic facilities. One person was killed and dozens were wounded.
Airport operations were temporarily suspended following the attack as emergency teams assessed the damage and secured the area. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation later announced that Kuwait Airways had resumed flights from Terminal 4 after safety inspections were completed.
The strike marks a significant escalation in regional tensions and has raised concerns about the stability of a fragile ceasefire reportedly reached earlier this year.
The latest developments also rattled global energy markets. Oil prices climbed more than two per cent amid uncertainty surrounding the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic maritime route that traditionally handles around one-fifth of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas shipments.
