Newly obtained footage shows Iran attack on major U.S. post in Kuwait
Summary
Videos recently obtained by CBS News show Iranian attacks on a key U.S. military base in Kuwait, Camp Buehring, that happened seven months ago during the start of the war with Iran. The videos show missile and drone strikes causing damage, and some soldiers had to move to safer locations in the desert.Key Facts
- The footage was recorded by someone on the ground at Camp Buehring and shows explosions and damage to buildings and equipment.
- Iranian attacks included ballistic missiles, drones, and F-5 fighter jets close to the base.
- Most of the approximately 7,000 U.S. troops in Kuwait were moved away from vulnerable positions before the attacks, as part of a Pentagon "get off the X" plan.
- More than 100 U.S. soldiers stayed behind at Camp Buehring, facing heavy attacks and fearing the base could not handle a large number of casualties.
- Soldiers defending the base ran low on .50-caliber ammunition and had concerns about other important weapons like Patriot missiles.
- The U.S. military eventually moved troops to forward operating bases deeper in the desert for safety.
- No soldiers were killed by enemy fire during the attacks, but some were injured, including two hit by lightning during desert sandstorms.
- U.S. Central Command and the Pentagon did not comment directly on the videos but referenced previous statements about troop movements and defenses.
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