The attacks, which included missiles and drones, forced the abandonment of the base by the remaining 100 of approximately 7,000 assigned troops. While no US personnel were killed by enemy fire at the camp, several were injured. Following a retreat into the Udari Desert, two soldiers were struck by lightning, resulting in burns for one and a ruptured eardrum for the other.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Iranian F-5 Jets Penetrated US Air Defenses to Strike Camp Buehring
War13 days ago
Witness accounts from three American service members detail the use of Iranian aviation to breach a secured US military site in Kuwait. These personnel told CBS News that F-5 fighter jets flew so low during the engagement that troops could see the pilots' helmets as the aircraft bypassed radar and defense systems to strike Camp Buehring. While NBC News first reported the use of such aircraft in May, these new testimonies provide fresh operational confirmation of the breach.
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