The General Staff of the Kuwait Army announced today that the Kuwaiti air defenses are currently engaging hostile aerial targets that have penetrated the country's airspace.

The Kuwaiti General Staff clarified in an official statement that the sounds of explosions that may be heard in various areas are a direct result of air defense systems intercepting hostile attacks, and are not a cause for independent concern.

The General Staff called on all citizens and residents to strictly adhere to the security and safety instructions issued by the competent authorities, and to stay away from sources of danger until further notice.