On March 11, Kuwaiti National Guard Explosive Ordnance Disposal personnel completed a seven-day operation to safely extract and neutralize warhead components from a drone that collided with a fuel tank. The warhead did not explode, but posed a significant risk due to the volatile environment inside the tank, which contained petroleum products and chemical vapors. The technical challenge necessitated emptying the entire fuel tank to prevent any accidental detonation during disposal. The operation underscores Kuwait’s heightened security measures against unmanned aerial vehicle threats amid increased regional drone activity. The incident directly threatens Kuwait’s critical energy infrastructure and public safety, affecting... [Continue Reading]