A Kuwaiti police officer has shot at two American soldiers, severely injuring them. The attack occurred early this morning on a highway in the outskirts of Kuwait City. Kuwaiti officials say the shooter fled to Saudi Arabia after firing a bullet at one soldier's face and another at the shoulder of the second soldier. Both soldiers have been airlifted to a military hospital in Kuwait. Their condition is described as serious but stable, and they are expected to recover. A U.S. Department of Defense official, citing Kuwaiti officials, told a Voice of America reporter at the Pentagon that the armed man had a history of mental illness and likely has no connection to terrorism. Last month, two Kuwaitis also shot at American Marines conducting military exercises in Kuwait, resulting in one death and one injury among the Marines. In that incident, both attackers were killed. American soldiers and Kuwaiti forces are engaged in joint military maneuvers.
Kuwaiti Police Officer Shoots Two American Soldiers - 2002-11-21
A Kuwaiti police officer shot two American soldiers, injuring them seriously before fleeing to Saudi Arabia. The soldiers are in stable condition and expected to recover. This incident raises concerns about security and relations between Kuwait and the U.S.
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📰 What Happened
A Kuwaiti police officer shot two American soldiers, injuring them seriously before fleeing to Saudi Arabia. The soldiers are in stable condition and expected to recover.
- The shooter reportedly has a history of mental illness.
- This incident follows a previous shooting involving American Marines in Kuwait.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Kuwait hosts a significant number of U.S. troops as part of ongoing military operations in the Middle East, and incidents like this can strain relations.
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