An Indian citizen was killed in the attack on the Kuwait airport

In this still image obtained from a video on social media, debris lies on the floor while a fire burns in the background following Iranian strikes, according to the Foreign Ministry, at Kuwait International Airport in Kuwait City, Kuwait on June 3, 2026. Photo: Social Networks/via Reuters

An Indian national was killed in an attack on Kuwait’s international airport, officials said on Wednesday.

In a post on X, the Embassy of India in Kuwait expressed its “deepest condolences over the tragic death of an Indian national as a result of today’s attack on Kuwait Airport”.

It said the mission was “coordinating closely” with Kuwaiti authorities to provide all possible support and assistance to the survivors as well as those injured in the incident.

This latest death brings the total number of Indian casualties to at least 10 since the outbreak of hostilities between Iran and the US on February 28.

MEA condemns the attack

India on Wednesday (June 3, 2026) condemned the attack while renewing calls for an end to such violence.

New Delhi also strongly insisted that the civilian population and civilian infrastructure must not be targeted.

“We condemn today’s attack on the Kuwait International Airport in which an Indian citizen died and several of our citizens were injured,” the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said.

“Since the outbreak of conflict in West Asia, we have strongly urged that the civilian population and civilian infrastructure not be targeted. We again call on the parties to stop such attacks,” the statement said.

“We express our deepest condolences to the bereaved family. Our embassy is providing all possible assistance to the injured. We remain in close touch with the local authorities for the welfare of the Indian nationals,” the MEA said.

Indian missions and posts across the region are on alert and continue to proactively support our community.

Earlier in Kuwait, an Indian national was killed in Iranian airstrikes on a power plant and water desalination plant on March 30.

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Kuwait suspended air traffic on Wednesday (Jun 3, 2026) after Iranian strikes hit Terminal One, causing casualties and damage to airport facilities, General Directorate of Civil Aviation spokesman Abdullah Al-Rajhi said, according to state news agency KUNA.

Air traffic has been suspended and flights diverted to nearby airports until further notice, he said. Dr. Abdullah Al-Sund, the official spokesman for the Ministry of Health, said that seven hospitals have so far received 63 injured people after the attack on the airport.

He added that seven cases underwent urgent major surgery in addition to several minor operations.

Dr. Abdullah said civilians, airport workers and passengers were among the injured.

Published – 03 Jun 2026 18:15 IST