A pre-dawn drone strike has struck a fuel storage tank at Kuwait International Airport, triggering a fire that sent emergency crews rushing to contain the situation. According to official statements, the incident unfolded in the early hours, when drones targeted critical fuel infrastructure within the airport premises. Firefighters were deployed immediately, managing to bring the blaze under control before it could escalate further. Kuwait’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), along with spokesperson Abdullah Al Rajhi, confirmed that while the strike caused structural damage, the situation was swiftly contained. However, the airport has temporarily halted commercial operations as safety assessments continue. WATCH

A critical medical evacuation mission from Ranchi to New Delhi ended in devastating tragedy after a Beechcraft C90 air ambulance crashed inside the dense forest region near Simaria in Jharkhand’s Chatra district. The aircraft, operated by Redbird Airways, was transporting a severely burnt patient identified as Sanjay Kumar from Latehar district, who had been admitted to Devkamal Hospital in critical condition. India’s aviation regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), has launched a full investigation into the crash. A specialized team from the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has been deployed to determine the exact cause, with weather conditions, technical factors and operational procedures all under examination.