Kuwait stages airshow to mark national holidays

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Kuwait stages airshow to mark national holidays

STORY: Kuwait stages airshow to mark national holidays DATELINE: Feb. 26, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:38 LOCATION: Kuwait City CATEGORY: POLITICS/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Army Music Ensemble performing during the celebration of the National Day 2. various of military vehicles and armored vehicles displayed in front of the Kuwait Towers 3. various of children throwing water balloons and spraying water with pistols at passing cars 4. various of aircraft belonging to the Kuwaiti Air Force performing an aerial display STORYLINE: Celebrations were held on Friday to mark Kuwait's National and Liberation Days, which are observed annually on Feb. 25 and 26. To commemorate the day, Kuwait's Ministry of Defense held a show of military vehicles and equipment. Following a steady decline in the number of new COVID-19 cases, the country loosened restrictions on Feb. 14, allowing more activities to take place and the unvaccinated people to travel if they adhere to health regulations. The celebrations this year amid the

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