Video shows reported Patriot missile system intercepting aerial target in Kuwait

Video circulating on social media appears to show a Patriot surface-to-air missile system engaging an incoming aerial target in Kuwait, amid heightened regional tensions.

The footage shows what appears to be a missile launch followed by an aerial interception. However, the authenticity, timing, and exact location of the video have not been independently verified by officials.

Kuwait hosts U.S. and coalition military assets, including advanced air defense systems such as the Patriot missile system, which is designed to intercept ballistic missiles and other aerial threats.

Authorities in Kuwait and the United States have not yet publicly confirmed details regarding the reported engagement. The situation remains developing.