US-Israel-Iran war: Indian national killed in Kuwait in Iranian strikes on power plant
An Indian national was killed in Kuwait during a strike on its power plant by Iran forces.
US-Israel-Iran war: An Indian national was killed in Kuwait in Iranian strikes on a power plant, the Indian Embassy said on Monday.
Expressing its deepest condolences, the Indian Embassy in Kuwait said that it is monitoring the evolving situation and closely coordinating with Kuwait authorities to render all possible support and assistance.
Kuwait's Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy said a service building at one of its power and water distillation plants was damaged during the attack, according to the state-run KUNA news agency.
"A service building at one of the power and water desalination plants was attacked as part of the Iranian aggression against the State of Kuwait. This resulted in the death of one worker (of Indian nationality) and significant material damage to the building," the statement read.
According to the officials, technica and emergency response teams were immediatly deployed at the site to mitigate the situation and manage the aftermath in line with the ministry's approved emergency plan.
"Technical and emergency teams immediately began their work, in accordance with the approved emergency plans, to address the aftermath of the incident and maintain operational efficiency. This was done in full coordination with security and relevant authorities to secure the affected sites," the statement added.
The ministry said that operational efficiency across the electricity and water network in the country remains intact.
Meanwhile, a United Nations peacekeeper was killed and another critically injured after a projectile struck a UNIFIL position near Adchit Al Qusayr in Southern Lebanon, the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) said on Monday.