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Survivors of the Port Shuaiba attack dispute Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s claim that the target was fortified and that a “squirter” slipped through, saying the unit was unprepared and exposed; they describe chaotic triage and evacuation as CBS News reports challenge the official version while the investigation continues.
A Sacramento-based Chief Warrant Officer 3 Robert M. Marzan, 54, is believed to be among six U.S. Army Reserve personnel killed in a drone strike on Port Shuaiba, Kuwait, amid escalating U.S.-Iran hostilities. Marzan, part of the 103rd Sustainment Command, was in Kuwait supporting Operation Epic Fury. The Pentagon confirmed his death at the scene and said no further information would be released until positive identification by the medical examiner. California leaders offered condolences, and flags at the state Capitol will be flown at half-staff. Among the other identified casualties are Maj. Jeffrey R. O’Brien and four Kuwait-based service members; the Pentagon notes the six U.S. casualties are the only ones reported thus far in the conflict, with President Trump warning more deaths may occur.
The Pentagon has identified four of the six U.S. service members killed in an Iranian drone strike that hit a temporary operations center at Kuwait’s Port of Shuaiba; Capt. Cody Khork, 35; Sgt. 1st Class Noah Tietjens, 42; Sgt. 1st Class Nicole Amor, 39; and Sgt. Declan Coady, 20—all from the 103rd Sustainment Command (Army Reserve) based in Iowa. The two other service members killed have not yet been named. Eighteen service members have been wounded in the broader conflict; Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warned more casualties could follow.
President Donald Trump posted that UK soldiers who fought in Afghanistan were among the greatest warriors and reaffirmed the US-UK bond, walking back earlier claims that NATO troops stayed off the frontlines; the comments followed criticism and a reported discussion with Keir Starmer.
The article highlights the stigma and lack of official data surrounding Ukrainian soldiers who die by suicide, revealing families' struggles for recognition and the need for systemic mental health reforms within the military.
Madagascan soldiers joined protesters and refused to obey orders to shoot demonstrators during large youth-led protests against government issues, marking a significant escalation in ongoing political unrest and violence, with calls for dialogue and concerns over casualties.
Mexican prosecutors are investigating soldiers involved in a deadly shooting on a highway in Tamaulipas, where six people were killed after soldiers responded to a perceived threat from a white pickup truck. The incident highlights ongoing violence and clashes with drug cartels in the region, which has a history of extrajudicial killings and organized crime-related violence.
During a military operation to destroy a cocaine lab in Colombia, two soldiers were seriously injured after being doused with gasoline and set on fire by civilians during an attack, highlighting the ongoing security crisis involving criminal groups and guerrilla factions in the region.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un publicly acknowledged the country's growing involvement in the Ukraine war by paying tribute to soldiers who died fighting in Russia's conflict, marking a rare acknowledgment of North Korea's role in the war.
Unarmed soldiers at Fort Stewart in Georgia bravely tackled an armed gunman who was shooting their colleagues, resulting in five soldiers wounded. The suspect, Sgt. Quornelius Radford, is in custody, and the soldiers' quick response, trained for battlefield scenarios, likely saved lives. Six soldiers received the Meritorious Service Medal for their actions during the incident.
A gunman at Fort Stewart, Georgia, shot five soldiers before being tackled by fellow troops; six soldiers received medals for bravery, with some injured soldiers still hospitalized. Radford, the suspect, remains in custody, and motives are unclear.
Five soldiers were shot at Georgia's Fort Stewart, but no fatalities occurred, and a suspect has been taken into custody. The incident prompted a brief lockdown, and authorities are investigating the circumstances of the shooting.
The IDF announced the names of six of seven soldiers killed in a Gaza explosion caused by a terrorist-attached explosive device to an APC, with one soldier still unnamed; additional clashes occurred in Khan Younis, resulting in injuries, amid ongoing military operations and redeployments.
The IDF announced the deaths of Sergeant-Major Adar Gavriel and Sergeant Yehonatan Elias, who were killed in combat in the Gaza Strip. Since the war began in October last year, 293 IDF troops have died and 3,657 have been wounded, with 1,843 of those injuries occurring in Gaza.
Thousands of Russian soldiers have deserted Putin's war in Ukraine, facing criminal cases and seeking asylum in the West. Many are living in hiding, with few winning protection despite surging asylum claims. Policymakers are divided over whether to view them as potential assets or risks to national security. Russian soldiers are contacting activist groups for help, but face challenges in seeking asylum due to limited travel options and bureaucratic hurdles. Despite the risks, deserters continue to flee, urging Western policymakers to reconsider and provide a safe haven for those who do not want to fight.