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Kuwait condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, including missile attempt
Kuwait condemned continued Houthi attacks on several areas in Saudi Arabia.
Two ballistic missiles reportedly targeted Mecca and Medina in an attempted strike.
Kuwait's foreign ministry said the attacks violate Saudi sovereignty and the sanctity of Islamic holy sites.
Kuwait backed Saudi measures to protect its security and the holy sites.
It praised the vigilance and efficiency of Saudi air defenses in confronting the attacks.
Kuwait said Saudi security is tied to its own and to Gulf states' security.
The statement did not describe any further steps or what might happen next.
Kuwait condemned continued Houthi attacks on several areas of Saudi Arabia, including an attempt to target Mecca and Medina with two ballistic missiles.
Kuwait’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the attacks violated Saudi sovereignty and international law.
Kuwait said it stood in full solidarity with Saudi Arabia and supported measures to protect its security and the two holy mosques.
The ministry praised the vigilance and effectiveness of Saudi air defences.
Kuwait said Saudi Arabia’s security was integral to the security of Kuwait and the Gulf Cooperation Council countries.
- Who
- Kuwait condemned the attacks. The statement was issued by Kuwait’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
- What
- Kuwait denounced continued Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, including an attempt to target Mecca and Medina with two ballistic missiles.
- When
- The statement was reported on October 25, 2026.
- Where
- Several areas of Saudi Arabia, including Mecca and Medina.
- Why
- Kuwait said the attacks violated Saudi sovereignty and international law and disregarded the religious significance of Islamic holy sites.
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Houthi attacks on several areas of Saudi Arabia included an attempt to target Mecca and Medina with two ballistic missiles.
Kuwait’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned the attacks and reiterated Kuwait’s support for Saudi Arabia.
- Missiles
- Two ballistic missiles
- Target locations
- Mecca and Medina
- Attacks attributed to
- Houthi militia
- Statement issuer
- Kuwait’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- Statement reported
- October 25, 2026
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What people are saying
this cowardly and disgraceful act represents a blatant violation of the sanctity of Islamic holy sites, a disregard for their religious significance, an affront to the feelings of Muslims, a violation of the sovereignty of the Kingdom, and a breach of international law