Kuwait's Directorate General of Civil Aviation released surveillance video showing a drone strike that hit Kuwait International Airport on June 3, 2024 [1].

The release of the footage provides visual evidence of a direct attack on critical infrastructure, intensifying diplomatic friction between Kuwait and Iran during a period of high regional instability.

The footage captures the moment a drone struck the facility, resulting in a ball of fire and a roof collapse [2]. Authorities said the attack was carried out by Iranian drones as part of what they described as brutal Iranian aggression [3].

Official reports confirm that one person died following the strike [3]. Other reports indicate that 63 people were injured [2], while other sources said that dozens were hurt [3].

The incident occurred at Kuwait International Airport in Kuwait City [1]. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation published the CCTV evidence to document the impact of the strike, and the resulting damage to the airport terminal [2].

Kuwaiti officials have not provided further details regarding the specific type of drone used, though the attack is attributed to Iranian forces [3]. The airport remains a focal point for security assessments as the government evaluates the breach in airspace defense.

“The footage captures the moment a drone struck the facility, resulting in a ball of fire and a roof collapse.”

This attack marks a significant escalation in regional tensions, as the targeting of a civilian international airport suggests a willingness to disrupt global travel and commerce. The release of the surveillance video serves as a public diplomatic signal to the international community, framing the event as an act of aggression to justify potential retaliatory measures or increased security alliances.