Presidency of the General Staff of Kuwait Army

Kuwait Army units put on alert

18/09/2019

KUWAIT -- Presidency of the General Staff of Kuwait Army announced Wednesday that some military units are put in a state of combat readiness as a precaution against the current conditions in region.

The measure aims to protect the safety and security of the country's land, air and territorial waters against any potential threats in coordination with the State's military and security services, according to a press release from the Presidency of the General Staff.

The Army has conducted air and naval exercises with live ammunition between 1:30 pm and 5:00 pm. today to ensure the maximum level of combat preparedness, the statement said.

The Presidency of the General Staff urged the citizens to be cautious against unverified reports in this regard that could be circulated by sources other than the competent state sources namely the directorate of the moral guidance and public relations.