Indian worker killed in Iran strike on Kuwait power plant, shocking details emerge

An Indian national was killed after an Iranian strike hit a key power and water desalination facility in Kuwait, marking a further escalation in the widening conflict across West Asia.

Kuwait’s Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy said the attack took place on Sunday evening, when a service building inside the facility was struck, triggering significant structural damage and killing a worker at the site.

According to the ministry’s official statement, emergency protocols were activated immediately after the strike.

Technical and response teams were deployed to secure the area, assess damage, and ensure that electricity and water operations continued without disruption.

Authorities emphasised that maintaining essential services remains a top priority even as attacks persist.

The ministry also urged residents to remain calm and rely only on verified information, warning against the spread of rumours during a sensitive security situation.

The latest incident comes amid a surge in Iranian strikes targeting critical infrastructure in Kuwait and other Gulf nations.

Over the past 24 hours alone, Kuwait’s defence authorities reported intercepting multiple incoming threats, including ballistic missiles and drones aimed at military and strategic installations.

During a media briefing, officials confirmed that several projectiles had targeted a Kuwaiti armed forces base, injuring personnel and causing material damage.

Other strikes reportedly hit logistics facilities, though no casualties were recorded in those incidents.

Kuwait has been increasingly drawn into the fallout of the ongoing US-Israel conflict with Iran, with Tehran launching retaliatory attacks on regional infrastructure and military-linked sites.

Since the conflict escalated over a month ago, Kuwaiti authorities say the country has faced hundreds of missiles and drones, underscoring the scale and persistence of the threat.

Recent weeks have also seen repeated strikes on energy infrastructure, including refineries and fuel storage sites, raising concerns over regional energy security and the safety of foreign workers employed across the Gulf.

Officials reiterated that coordination between security agencies and technical teams is ongoing to protect critical installations and minimise disruption, as tensions continue to rise across the region.