Defenders of the Homeland Repel "Attacks of Evil"

Faisal Matar - Amid repeated sirens sounding since February 28 last year until today (Monday), the nation’s defenders have maintained readiness, preparation, and vigilance, crafting a national epic defined by “loyalty, dedication, and combat proficiency to safeguard Kuwait’s security.” With the announcement by the General Headquarters of the Army today that Kuwaiti air defenses successfully intercepted continuous enemy missile and drone attacks following the reprehensible Iranian aggression, the number of threats neutralized by the nation’s defenders has reached 1,414. These threats were distributed among “387 ballistic missiles, 25 cruise missiles, and 1,002 drones” over the course of 143 days, according to statistics issued by the General Headquarters of the Army.

Since the onset of the aggression, Kuwait’s skies have transformed into a daily testing ground, where Kuwaiti Army personnel and air defense systems demonstrated their proficiency and high competence in confronting the reprehensible Iranian aggression. Each new day of these “attacks of evil” has found the aggressor facing watchful eyes, steady hands, and defensive systems poised and ready without any lapse, in defense of the nation’s security and protection.

The confrontation was not merely a process of launching an interceptor missile toward an enemy target, but a precise sequence beginning with early detection, determining trajectory, speed, and altitude, followed by assessing the level of threat and making the appropriate decision within an extremely short timeframe before engaging the target and preventing it from achieving its objective. Behind every successful operation against the treacherous aggression, men work within an integrated system that tolerates no delay or error.

The competence of Kuwaiti air defense was evident in its ability to maintain a constant level of readiness, despite the aggression extending over months and its threats varying between ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and drones. The confrontation proved that investment in advanced defensive systems is incomplete without the human element capable of operating them efficiently and making decisions at the critical moment. Kuwaiti Army and air defense personnel presented an integrated practical model of discipline and professionalism, performing their duties away from the spotlight, while citizens and residents continued their daily lives in security and tranquility under the protection of watchful eyes that never tire.

The resilience of these watchful eyes is embodied in continuous field operations and tight operational coordination between the Kuwaiti Army, the Ministry of Interior, the National Guard, the General Fireforce, and other state entities, forming a defensive wall characterized by the highest standards of competence and readiness. The following are the details:

Over the course of 143 days, Kuwait’s skies became a daily testing ground, where Kuwaiti Army personnel and air defense systems demonstrated their proficiency and high competence in confronting the reprehensible Iranian aggression. Each new day of these “attacks of evil” found the aggressor facing watchful eyes, steady hands, and defensive systems poised and ready without any lapse, in defense of the nation’s security and protection.

Since the start of the brutal aggression on February 28 last year, and up to today (within 143 days), the defensive system has dealt with 1,414 aerial threats, distributed among 387 ballistic missiles, 25 cruise missiles, and 1,002 drones, according to statistics issued by the General Headquarters of the Army.

**Command Rooms**

The confrontation was not merely a process of launching an interceptor missile toward an enemy target, but a precise sequence beginning with early detection, determining trajectory, speed, and altitude, followed by assessing the level of threat and making the appropriate decision within an extremely short timeframe before engaging the target and preventing it from achieving its objective. Behind every successful operation, men work in command and control rooms, on radar equipment, and at air defense sites, within an integrated system that tolerates no delay or error.

The competence of Kuwaiti air defense was evident in its ability to maintain a constant level of readiness, despite the aggression extending over weeks and months and its threats varying between ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and drones. The attacks were not limited to specific times; they continued day and night, on workdays and holidays, during prayers in mosques and while families were settled in their homes. This imposed continuous operational readiness and constant vigilance around the clock on Kuwaiti Army personnel.

**Eyes That Do Not Sleep**

The confrontation proved that investment in advanced defensive systems is incomplete without the human element capable of operating them efficiently and making decisions at the critical moment. Kuwaiti Army and air defense personnel presented an integrated practical model of discipline and professionalism, performing their duties away from the spotlight, while citizens and residents continued their daily lives in security and tranquility under the protection of watchful eyes that never tire. This experience confirms that institutional integration and unified performance are the true pillars for safeguarding the nation and achieving victory in the face of challenges.

**Shield of the Nation**

The resilience of these watchful eyes is embodied in continuous field operations and tight operational coordination between the Kuwaiti Army, the Ministry of Interior, the National Guard, the General Fireforce, and other relevant entities, forming a defensive wall characterized by the highest standards of competence and readiness. From the vigilance of the armed forces in countering aggression breaches, to the National Guard securing vital sites and providing strategic support and assistance, to the preemptive strikes by the Ministry of Interior to dismantle cells aiming to destabilize the country’s security, and culminating in the heroics of the General Fireforce personnel, roles were integrated within a cohesive national system that formed a steel ring, firmly protecting the country, its security, and its assets.

**Messages of Reassurance**

Field efforts to confront the treacherous aggression were accompanied by a media campaign characterized by responsibility and clarity. The Ministry of Defense, through a series of continuous official statements, sought to broadcast direct messages of reassurance to citizens and residents, highlighting the maximum readiness of all army sectors and units to face various circumstances.

**Missiles and Drones of Evil**

Iran persisted in its reprehensible aggression, recently targeting military sites, vital oil facilities, energy stations, and several operational facilities belonging to the Kuwait Petroleum Corporation with drones and missiles of evil.