Footage sheds light on Iranian attacks that drove US troops from Kuwait base - report
US soldiers described dwindling ammunition and concerns about casualties before leaving Camp Buehring for remote positions in Kuwait’s desert.
US troops stationed at Kuwait's Camp Buehring faced repeated Iranian attacks and ammunition shortages as they remained at the base after a prewar evacuation, according to CBS News. Of the approximately 7,000 troops stationed there, only about 100 remained after most had been evacuated before the fighting began. The remaining soldiers took their equipment and departed for the Kuwaiti desert at night, establishing forward operating bases.
They left following attacks involving ballistic missiles, drones, and Iranian F-5 aircraft. CBS reviewed footage and accounts from personnel who served at the base, finding their departure was driven by fears of casualties and resource shortages. Despite leaving Camp Buehring, some soldiers faced continued risks, with two being struck by lightning during desert sandstorms.
No soldiers were killed at Camp Buehring, but several were injured. The base's vulnerability was further highlighted by damage assessments documenting over $3.7 billion in equipment losses and ammunition shortages.
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