The U.S.-Italian military installation in Kuwait experienced a drone strike, according to Italian defense officials. This incident was first reported by Gazeta Express on March 15, 2026, at 18:13. An American-Italian base in Kuwait faced a drone attack, as confirmed by the Italian military.
BBC subsequently reported the attack. General Luciano Portolano, the Chief of Staff of the Italian Defense, released a statement via the Italian Ministry of Defense’s X account. He detailed that the Ali Al Salem base in Kuwait was targeted.
The attack involved a drone which successfully destroyed a hangar containing an unmanned aerial vehicle operated by the Italian Air Force (TFA). Portolano emphasized that all Italian personnel stationed at the base were safe and without injury. The statement indicated that the italian TFA contingent had been scaled back recently, citing measures implemented as part of ongoing protocols.
This action was undertaken to ensure the safety and security of the italian base in Kuwait.
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