U.S. soldier who survived Kuwait strike says unit was "unprepared"
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A U.S. soldier states his unit was "unprepared" for a drone strike in Kuwait that killed six service members.
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A U.S. soldier from the Army's 103rd Sustainment Command, based in Iowa, stated that his unit was "unprepared" for an Iranian drone strike in Kuwait. This soldier survived the attack, which killed six other service members. The exclusive report by CBS News with Jonah Kaplan highlights potential vulnerabilities in U.S. military defenses against drone attacks in the region. This account raises concerns about the readiness and protective measures for U.S. forces stationed abroad.
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