00:20Shawhead-style kamikaze drones have once again put Kuwait on edge, with dramatic footage
00:25showing the aircraft flying over Kuwaiti skies amid a fresh wave of regional tensions.
00:31Videos circulating online show a dark delta wing drone moving across the sky, matching
00:37the appearance of the Shawhead-136 loitering munition that has become a major feature of
00:43modern conflicts across the Middle East.
00:45The footage comes as Kuwait remains on heightened alert following a series of missile and drone
00:51incidents linked to the ongoing 2026 escalation between Iran and the United States.
00:57One of the most significant incidents occurred earlier this month, when a drone strike hit
01:02Kuwait International Airport's Terminal 1, causing major damage to parts of the facility
01:07and disrupting airport operations.
01:10The attack forced authorities to activate emergency response measures, suspend flights, and tighten
01:16security across critical infrastructure.
01:18Now, renewed concerns have emerged after another wave of missiles and drones was reported across
01:24the Gulf region.
01:25As a precaution, Kuwait temporarily closed its airspace during the early hours of June 11th,
01:31while air defense systems monitored and responded to potential threats.
01:35Flight operations were disrupted, several aircraft were diverted, and heightened security measures
01:40were implemented until authorities declared the situation under control.
01:44The drones being discussed are believed to be Shawhead-type loitering munitions known for
01:50their long-range, low-post, and ability to strike targets after extended flights.
01:56These drones have become increasingly prominent in regional military operations, and are often
02:01used alongside missile attacks to overwhelm air defense systems.
02:06Kuwait has repeatedly found itself near the center of regional military activity due to the presence
02:12of strategic infrastructure and facilities used by Allied forces.
02:16In recent months, Kuwaiti authorities have reported multiple interceptions involving drones and missiles
02:22entering or approaching the country's airspace.
02:25Air defense systems operated by Kuwait and Allied partners have intercepted many of these threats,
02:31though some incidents have still resulted in damage and disruption.
02:34The latest drone sightings highlight the growing role of unmanned systems in modern warfare,
02:40and the challenges they pose for regional security.
02:44For now, Kuwait's airspace has reopened and operations have resumed, but security agencies remain on high alert
02:51as tensions continue across the Gulf.
02:53With missile launches, drone flights, and military alerts becoming increasingly frequent,
02:59the skies over the region remain under constant watch.
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