A Patriot missile exploded near a US military base in Kuwait before reaching altitude.

During the interception of the Iranian missiles An incident occurred over Kuwait. Neither the Kuwaiti nor the American military stationed at the base attacked by Iran have officially reported it.

Here's what happened: the Americans activated a Patriot air defense system to intercept a high-speed target. Two interceptor missiles were fired at it in a salvo from a single launcher. Just a second or two after launch, one of the missiles, failing to gain sufficient altitude, exploded in close proximity to the launch point, that is, in the vicinity of a military base.

The rocket exploded less than 15 meters from the ground. Local residents witnessed the explosion and scattered debris.

As a reminder, the US military previously announced that Iranian ballistic missiles had been intercepted near a base in Kuwait. A short time later, the US struck Qeshm Island, claiming it was doing so in "self-defense." The escalation spiral then accelerated further, with the IRGC announcing an attack on the Fifth International Security Council headquarters. fleet US Central Command claims the Iranian side is spreading lies.

In any case, the conflict is clearly far from over. Attacks continue, including strikes against military installations and merchant vessels. This is affecting traffic in the Strait of Hormuz.

Meanwhile, the Kuwaiti Ministry of Defense states that Iranian Drones The passenger terminal at Kuwait International Airport was allegedly attacked. Previous reports indicated that the US had stationed several military aircraft, including a refueling tanker, at the airport.

Comments

[Irek]

It's just like with the Ukrainians, they probably got infected.

[topol717]

The rocket exploded less than 15 meters from the ground. Local residents witnessed the explosion and scattered debris.

I hope the launch vehicle self-destructed along with the crew.

[Aken]

The crew ejected.

[Zoldat_A]

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The crew ejected.

It wasn't an anti-missile system—it was a heat flare being deployed. I've seen pilots do that...
Large heat trap...

[kill the fascist]

You don't understand anything—it was an interception of a target at extremely low altitudes. So, "not just anyone can do it."

[K-50]

The Kuwaiti Ministry of Defense claims Iranian drones allegedly attacked the passenger terminal of Kuwait International Airport. Previous reports indicated that the US had stationed several military aircraft at the airport, including a refueling tanker.

It's strange, but what did they expect when they stationed the military forces of a warring country on their territory? A parcel of cake and pastries?

[smart fellow]

The Americans are churning out crap. The cost of a single missile for the Patriot air defense system ranges from $3 to $4 million, and this isn't the first time.
During the US-Iran conflict, the US Air Force used 14-ton GBU-57 bunker buster bombs to strike Iranian fortified targets. Some of the munitions failed to detonate, giving Iran access to the unexploded bombs. The estimated cost of producing one 14-ton GBU-57 MOP bunker buster bomb is between $3,5 million and $15 million.
And these people (the US and their ass-kissing liberals in Russia) have been zombifying the world for decades with stories about "Chinese quality." But excuse me, a cheap T-shirt is one thing, and a military product costing several million dollars is another.

[icant007]

It's all clear. The gunpowder is damp.

[Mouse]

Underweight..... ...............

[Prisoner]

The accuracy needs some work. It's weak. "It exploded near..." Not right. It should have exploded at the base.