Kuwait’s Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy said Friday that one of its power generation and water distillation plants was attacked by the criminal Iranian aggression against Kuwait.

The ministry said in a statement that the attack damaged the plant’s facilities, sparked a fire and affected a large number of electricity generation units, prompting the activation of emergency plans to contain the impact and maintain grid stability.

It added that Kuwait Fire Force teams brought the fire under control, while the ministry’s emergency and technical teams, in coordination with relevant authorities, began assessing the damage, securing the plant and restoring affected units to service as quickly as possible.

The ministry affirmed that technical teams continue working around the clock to maintain the stability of the power grid, ensure uninterrupted service and monitor the network to mitigate any potential impact.

It urged citizens and residents to rationalize electricity consumption during the exceptional circumstances, stressing that public cooperation supports grid stability, helps technical teams manage the system efficiently and facilitates repairs to damaged facilities. The ministry said it would continue providing official updates on developments.

In a statement issued on Friday, the Ministry said immediate action was taken to contain the impact of the incident and safeguard the stability of the national electricity network.

The Ministry said efforts are underway to restore the affected generation units and return them to operation as quickly as possible, while maintaining the highest safety standards.

The Ministry assured the public that updates on developments will continue to be provided through official channels, reaffirming its commitment to maintaining uninterrupted electricity and water services across the country.