Huge fire engulfs Kuwait City tower amid missile strikes across Middle East | The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleLizzie EdmondsSunday 08 March 2026 08:19 GMTFlames engulf government building in Kuwait after reported drone attackA large tower in Kuwait City caught fire on Sunday morning following drone and missile attacks.Kuwait's military confirmed its air defence systems were intercepting hostile missile and drone attacks, with explosion sounds resulting from these interceptions.Several civilian facilities across the Gulf country sustained damage from falling debris after the interceptions.The Public Institution for Social Security, a government site, stated its main premises were targeted, resulting in material damage to the building.The attacks occurred amidst ongoing strikes by Iran across the region.Thank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in