KUWAIT CITY, Kuwait — The main headquarters of the Public Institution for Social Security (PIFSS) in Kuwait City sustained extensive material damage after being hit during an overnight drone attack, authorities confirmed on Sunday, March 8, 2026, as part of a broader wave of hostile aerial incursions across the Gulf region.

The Kuwaiti army’s General Staff reported that its air defenses were engaged in intercepting a wave of hostile drones early Sunday, with several breaching the country’s airspace and causing damage to critical infrastructure. The PIFSS building — a key institution managing the nation’s social security and pension system — was among the civilian structures impacted by falling debris and direct hits.

Firefighters were dispatched to the site as smoke and flames broke out within the facility, and emergency crews worked to control the blaze while preventing further spread. No injuries have been reported at the headquarters, as guards who were inside the building were safely evacuated to designated shelters before the fire took hold.

In response to the damage, PIFSS announced that its main headquarters would remain closed to the public on Sunday, urging beneficiaries and visitors to use alternative branches or online services for transactions. The institution’s leadership reassured the public that all critical data is secure and backed up, and core services will continue from secure alternative locations while repairs are underway.

Authorities have not yet confirmed which group was responsible for the drone attack. Kuwait’s Ministry of Defense said investigations are ongoing, and that security and emergency teams remain on high alert amid continued threats to civilian infrastructure.

The incident comes amid escalating regional tensions marked by a broader campaign of drone and missile strikes targeting civilian and strategic facilities in Gulf states, raising concerns over the safety of essential services and prompting heightened defense readiness across the region.

Residents and commuters in the capital were urged to stay clear of the affected area as cleanup and assessment efforts continue, with officials promising updates as more information becomes available.