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Kuwait attack survivors say unit was unprepared, dispute Pentagon

newsApr 9, 20264354

Survivors of the Iranian drone strike in Kuwait told CBS their unit was unprepared and dangerously exposed. Six U.S. service members were killed and more than 20 wounded in the attack. They said the makeshift operations center had no fortifications or drone defenses, contradicting the Pentagon's description that only one munition penetrated defenses. The dispute raises urgent questions about force protection, battlefield readiness, and Department of Defense accountability.

Key Highlights

Six U.S. service members were killed and more than 20 wounded.
Survivors said the makeshift Kuwait unit had no fortifications or drone defenses.
Their accounts contradict the Pentagon's description that only one munition penetrated defenses.
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