Kuwait’s largest power and desalination facility suffered an Iranian attack that killed one Indian worker and damaged a major building, according to a government statement. Authorities say the incident has not affected the nation’s power or water distribution, despite the structural impacts caused.
“A service building at a power and water desalination plant was attacked as part of the Iranian aggression against the State of Kuwait, resulting in the death of an Indian worker and significant material damage to the building,” Kuwait’s Ministry of Electricity said in a statement on Monday.
Doha West, located west of Kuwait City, plays a vital role in the country’s infrastructure, accounting for around 2,400 megawatts of power generation and producing 110 million gallons of water daily—amounting to nearly 39% of Kuwait’s desalination capacity.
The ministry emphasized that after the attack, emergency response units rapidly secured the location. They confirmed that neither the supply of electricity nor water was interrupted, although satellite images indicated a significant fire occurred.
This assault follows recent strikes by Coalition forces on a water reservoir facility in Haftkel, Iran, escalating tensions across the region amid ongoing conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran.
With over 90% of Kuwait’s drinking water sourced through desalination, the Doha West plant is considered critical infrastructure essential to meeting national demand.
