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Kuwait says Iran attacked a power and water desalination plant, causing widespread damage

In Kuwait, about 90% of drinking water comes from desalination -- and any disruption can threaten life in the small, desert nation.

Associated Press

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates: Kuwait said Friday that Iran attacked a power and water desalination plant, causing widespread damage to the station.

In Kuwait, about 90% of drinking water comes from desalination -- and any disruption can threaten life in the small, desert nation.

Kuwait’s Electricity Water and Renewable Energy Ministry announced the attack, saying it sparked a fire and “damage to a large number of electricity generation units.”

Kuwait said it extinguished the blaze and was working to assess the damage and get the station working again.

(This is a breaking news update)

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