UAV

UAV event in Kuwait on Sat 18th July 2026

18th July 2026

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On 18 July 2026, morning and afternoon, Iranian forces (coded as IRGC by default) launched an unspecified number of projectiles (coded as drones based on previous activity) targeting Mina Al Ahmadi (Al Ahmadi), considered as the US fleet's fuel support pier. Satellite footage shows damage and smoke resulting from the attack, while Kuwaiti forces confirmed they carried out operations to intercept Iran's strikes. It's unclear if the damages were due to a successful Iranian strike or shrapnel from the interception of the strikes.

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