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American Wounded, Drones Damaged In Recent Iranian Strike
An Iranian missile strike on an air base in Kuwait wounded several American troops and seriously damaged two MQ-9 Reaper combat drones, Bloomberg reported on May 30, citing a person with direct knowledge on the matter.
Kuwaiti air defenses intercepted the Fateh-110-type ballistic missile launched from the Islamic Republic, but falling debris struck Ali Al Salem Air Base, the person told the news outlet, adding that about five people, including contractors and active duty personnel, suffered minor injuries.
In addition, one MQ-9 drone was destroyed and at least one other was seriously damaged in the strike, according to the same person.
Ali Al Salem, located in the heart of Kuwait, mainly hosts the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing of the United States Air Force.
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