Family Raises Concerns Over Medical Care Following Deadly Drone Attack
The family of Sgt. First Class Cory Hicks, a Minnesota soldier injured in an Iranian drone attack in Kuwait that killed six soldiers, is raising concerns about his medical treatment and the availability of medical supplies. Hicks sustained internal injuries,…
Minneapolis St. Paul, MN, August 6, 2026 —
The family of Sgt. First Class Cory Hicks, a Minnesota soldier injured in a recent Iranian drone attack in Kuwait, has voiced concerns regarding his medical treatment and the availability of essential medical supplies. The attack resulted in the deaths of six soldiers, with Sgt. First Class Hicks sustaining severe injuries.
Sgt. First Class Hicks suffered internal injuries, fractures to his face, and a traumatic brain injury (TBI) as a result of the incident. His family has stated that they believe there were delays in diagnosing his TBI. Furthermore, they expressed concerns that insufficient medical resources, including a reported lack of an ambulance and appropriate equipment at the scene, may have impeded the immediate care he received following the attack.
The exact timeline of medical interventions and the specific resources available at the time of the incident are subjects of the family’s concerns. The family’s statements highlight potential issues with the medical response following the attack, particularly concerning the diagnosis and treatment of Sgt. First Class Hicks’s traumatic brain injury.
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