An Indian national has been killed in Kuwait after an Iranian strike hit a power and water desalination facility, the Indian Embassy said on Monday. In a social media post the embassy offered its “deepest condolences” and said it is closely coordinating with Kuwaiti authorities to provide all possible support and assistance.
Kuwait’s Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy told the state-run KUNA news agency that a service building at one of its power and water desalination plants was damaged in the attack, which officials described as a “brutal attack.” The specific plant was not identified.
Ministry spokesperson Fatima Jawhar Hayat told Gulf News the strike killed a worker of Indian nationality. Technical and emergency response teams were immediately dispatched to contain the situation and manage the aftermath under the ministry’s approved emergency plan. Hayat said specialized teams are working to secure the damaged facilities while coordinating closely with security authorities and other relevant agencies.
The ministry added that overall operational efficiency across Kuwait’s electricity and water network remains intact.
The incident follows a recent event in the United Arab Emirates in which an Indian national was among two people killed after debris from missiles intercepted by the country’s air-defence system fell on a street. Officials say Iran’s retaliation after joint US and Israeli strikes on Tehran on February 28 has broadened the conflict across the Gulf region.
