In a startling break from official narratives, survivors of the March 1 drone strike at the Port of Shuaiba, Kuwait, have come forward to challenge the Pentagon’s account of the tragedy. The soldiers, members of the 103rd Sustainment Command, described a scene of “movie-like” chaos and accused the Department of Defense of providing false information regarding the base’s readiness.
The attack, which killed six US Army Reserve members and injured over 20, was the first instance of US combat fatalities in the ongoing regional conflict.
The “Falsehood” Allegation
Soldiers are directly contradicting US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who previously claimed that a “squirter” drone had bypassed defenses to hit a “fortified” tactical operations center.
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Unprotected Reality: “Painting a picture that ‘one squeaked through’ is a falsehood,” an injured soldier told CBS News. “The unit… was unprepared to provide any defense for itself. It was not a fortified position.”
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Increased Vulnerability: Troops revealed that their logistics unit had been moved closer to a known threat zone—within range of Iranian assets—despite lacking adequate protection.
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The “All-Clear” Blunder: Troops had reportedly taken cover earlier that morning following missile alerts. However, an “all-clear” signal was issued just 30 minutes before the Iranian drone struck the compound.
A “Movie-Like” Scene of Chaos
The survivors described a harrowing aftermath that bore little resemblance to a coordinated military response:
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The Impact: “Everything shook… Your ears are ringing… there’s dust and smoke everywhere,” one soldier recalled.
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The Aftermath: Survivors reported heavy bleeding, shrapnel wounds, and severe head injuries.
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Lack of Support: Due to what they described as “weak” rescue efforts, the injured were forced to perform first aid on one another and were transported to hospitals in civilian vehicles.
The Pentagon’s Defense
Despite the soldiers’ testimonies, Assistant Defense Secretary Sean Parnell maintained that “every possible measure has been taken to safeguard our troops.” However, other officials admitted to Reuters that it remains unclear if air defenses were even active, as no alarm sounded prior to the strike.
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