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The Ministry of Electricity, Water, and Renewable Energy in Kuwait announced Wednesday the finalization of repairs to several electric energy transportation lines that had been affected due to falling debris.The repair of the most affected overhead power lines had been accomplished, with five of nine lines being recommissioned based on the highest approved technical standards, as well as safety and security measures, after they were subject to technical inspection and assessment, said spokesperson of the Ministry, Eng. Fatima Jawhar Hayat.Hayat added that the move is part of the Ministry’s ongoing efforts to safeguard the stability of the electrical system and ensure the continuity of electric power.All repair and security operations had been efficiently accomplished in accordance with the seconded contingency plan, with onsite and essential technical inspections underway to verify the safety of the electric grid components, reinforce their readiness, and upscale the reliability level across the regions, Hayat clarified.She asserted that the electric system is stable and operates efficiently, stressing that the ministry is moving ahead with its full commitments to continue the work according to the highest quality and safety standards to protect energy sustainability and security in the country. Source link
The city of Erbil in northern Iraq witnessed loud explosions following drone attacks targeting the US Consulate and Erbil International Airport.Iraqi air defense systems managed to neutralize several attacking drones, while one person was injured due to falling parts from some drones in a populated area.On Tuesday, a former United Nations headquarters in Sulaymaniyah Governorate was also attacked by a drone.Since the first day of the attacks launched by the United States and Israel on Iran, Erbil has been witnessing daily explosions. Source link
Two people were killed and a woman was injured in an Israeli airstrike on northern Lebanon.The Lebanese Ministry of Health explained in a statement that the raid launched by the Israeli occupation targeted a residential apartment in the Beddawi camp in Tripoli, and resulted in the death of two people and the injury of a citizen.The Lebanese Ministry of Health said Wednesday that the death toll from the ongoing Israeli aggression since Monday has risen to 72 dead and 437 wounded. Source link
Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Defence Major General Turki Al-Maliki stated that three cruise missiles were intercepted and destroyed East of Al Jouf.The remarks were reported by Saudi Press Agency (SPA) earlier today, without further details.Saudi Arabia had intercepted two Cruise missiles and nine drones on Wednesday as well. Source link
DP World confirmed Wednesday that all terminals at Jebel Ali Port in Dubai continue to operate as normal.According to a statement, the company said it is closely monitoring developments and maintaining ongoing coordination with the relevant authorities, emphasizing that enhanced safety and security measures remain in place across the port, with the highest priority given to the safety of its staff, clients, and partners.Operations at Jebel Ali Port resumed Monday following a temporary suspension due to Iranian attacks on the United Arab Emirates.UAE Civil Defense teams on Sunday contained a fire at one of the port’s berths caused by debris from an aerial interception. No injuries were reported. Source link
The Saudi Cabinet affirmed that Saudi Arabia will take all necessary measures to safeguard its security and protect its territory, citizens and residents.This came in its session held via videoconference on Tuesday and chaired by HH Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.The Cabinet reviewed the latest developments in the region and their repercussions for regional and international security and stability. It expressed appreciation for the positions voiced by leaders of brotherly and friendly countries condemning the reprehensible Iranian attacks that hit Saudi Arabia, the Gulf Cooperation Council countries, and Jordan.The Cabinet reaffirmed Saudi Arabia’s full solidarity with the brotherly countries whose territories were subjected to blatant Iranian aggression, underscoring readiness to mobilize all capabilities to support these countries in any measures they take in response to these attacks that undermine regional security and stability. Source link
An 11-year-old girl in Kuwait died from injuries sustained from falling shrapnel in a residential area of the Capital Governorate, Minister of Health Dr. Abdullah Al Sanad said today.Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) reported a press release from the Minister saying that the girl received first aid before being rushed by ambulance to the casualty ward of the Amir Hospital where she was pronounced dead half an hour later, the minister noted in a press release.The statement added that tour members of the victim’s family were under medical observation at the hospital. Source link
The Saudi Ministry of Defense reported today that it destroyed nine drones.Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Defense Major General Turki Al Maliki said that nine drones were intercepted and destroyed immediately upon entering the Kingdom’s airspace.The Saudi Ministry of Defense had announced Tuesday that it intercepted and destroyed eight drones. Source link
Lebanon’s Ministry of Public Health announced that six people were killed and eight others injured in two Israeli airstrikes that targeted the areas of Aramoun and Saadiyat in Mount Lebanon Governorate.In a statement issued today, the ministry said that the casualties resulted from the Israeli attack on the two areas, noting that ambulance teams transported the injured to hospitals to receive treatment.In the same context, Israeli warplanes carried out a third airstrike early today on Mount Lebanon Governorate.It is worth noting that Israeli fighter jets launched a series of intense airstrikes early the day before yesterday, Monday, on Beirut’s southern suburbs and several areas in southern Lebanon, causing widespread destruction and fires at the targeted sites.Lebanon’s Government Disaster Management Unit had announced yesterday that the death toll from the Israeli attacks on the country since the start of the offensive the day before yesterday, Monday, had risen to 50 people killed and 335 injured. Source link
The Saudi Ministry of Defence said today that it intercepted and destroyed two Cruise Missiles.Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported today that official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Defence Major General Turki Al Maliki said that two cruise missiles were intercepted and destroyed in Al Kharj Governorate.Earlier today, The Saudi Ministry of Defence said that it intercepted and destroyed nine drones. Source link