US Military Personnel Injured in Iranian Missile Strike on Air Base in Kuwait

US military personnel and civilians were injured in an Iranian missile strike on an air base in Kuwait.

This was reported by Bloomberg.

The incident occurred after Kuwaiti air defense systems intercepted a ballistic missile.

An Iranian Fateh-110 missile fell near the Ali Al-Salem Air Base, and its debris damaged the facility’s infrastructure. About five people were injured, including US military personnel and contractors, but all sustained only minor injuries.

The attackers also damaged military equipment. At least one MQ-9 Reaper strike drone was destroyed, and another was severely damaged.

This strike occurred amid statements by Donald Trump regarding the resolution of the situation and possible agreements between the US and Iran.

Despite these statements, the parties continue to launch strikes, although their intensity has decreased. In a speech on Friday, Trump expressed readiness to make a final decision on the agreement, but Tehran has not commented on these signals, casting doubt on the success of the negotiations.

Meanwhile, the US Department of Defense has updated the casualty figures for Operation Epic Fury. In total, the operation has resulted in 14 military personnel killed and over 400 wounded.

Earlier, Militarnyi reported that as of April 3, 2026, the US had lost 13 military personnel killed and 365 wounded.

In terms of branch-specific casualties, the US Army has lost seven service members, all of whom were killed in action, and 247 have been wounded. The Air Force reported 6 deaths not related to combat and 36 wounded.

Despite the absence of fatalities, 63 service members of the US Navy and 19 service members of the Marine Corps were wounded. The US Space Force suffered no casualties.

In addition, during Operation Epic Fury against Iran, the United States lost or damaged at least 42 aircraft. The operation began on February 28, 2026, with the participation of the US and Israel, and involved air, naval, and missile combat operations in the Middle East.

According to reports, US losses include four F-15E Strike Eagle fighters, one F-35A Lightning II fighter, and one A-10 Thunderbolt II attack aircraft. The US also lost or damaged seven KC-135 Stratotanker refueling aircraft, one E-3 Sentry long-range early warning aircraft, two MC-130J Commando II special transport aircraft, and one HH-60W Jolly Green II rescue helicopter.