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Iraq orders investigation after “sabotage” drone attack on Kuwait border

Shafaq News 2026/04/24 20:31

Shafaq News- Baghdad

Iraq's Interior Ministry on Fridaycondemned the recent drone attack targeting Kuwaiti border posts as a “sabotageact,” according to a statement.

Interior Minister Abdul Amir al-Shammari,in a call with his Kuwaiti counterpart Sheikh Fahad Yousef Al-Sabah, describedthe incident as one that “harms the reputation of fraternal relations” betweenthe two countries.

He relayed directives from caretaker PrimeMinister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, who also serves as commander-in-chief of thearmed forces, to form a specialized committee to examine the incident, identifythose involved, and pursue legal action against them.

Earlier today, Kuwait’s military reportedthat two explosive-laden drones struck northern border posts after crossingfrom Iraqi territory, causing material damage without casualties.

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