# Security incidents and terrorist threats in Kuwait

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/security-incidents-and-terrorist-threats-in-kuwait
> Updated: 2026-08-12T14:09:04.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

In late July 2026, the Kuwaiti Ministry of Interior issued a statement refuting social media rumors regarding the arrest of a terrorist cell within the country. The ministry characterized these reports as unfounded and warned the public that spreading false news could lead to legal accountability.

By mid-August 2026, security agencies reported that they had successfully foiled a terrorist plot targeting an unnamed vital facility. A Kuwaiti national affiliated with Daesh was arrested after investigations revealed he had received training in explosives and drone manufacturing. The suspect had reportedly constructed a drone specifically for the intended attack and has been referred to authorities for legal proceedings.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-12: Kuwait foils terrorist plot targeting vital facility

Kuwaiti authorities foiled a terrorist plot targeting a vital facility and arrested a national affiliated with Daesh who had trained in explosives and drone manufacturing.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kuwait-foils-terrorist-plot-targeting-vital-facility

### 2026-07-26: Kuwait Ministry of Interior Refutes Terrorist Cell Arrest Rumors

Kuwait's Interior Ministry said social‑media claims of a terrorist cell arrest are unfounded, urging the public to rely on official sources and warning that spreading false news may be punishable.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kuwait-ministry-of-interior-refutes-terrorist-cell-arrest-rumors

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