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Family of Minnesota soldier injured in drone attack voices concerns about medical treatment, supplies
Summary by The Minneapolis Editorial Desk Cory Knudsen , as published by KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· August 7, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the attack and Hicks' recovery are available from KSTP 5 Eyewitness News, which has been following the story and speaking with Hicks and his family.
A Minnesota soldier injured in a drone attack in Kuwait is back home in Princeton. Sgt. First Class Cory Hicks was wounded in the attack at Port Shuaiba, which occurred six months ago.
The incident resulted in the deaths of six soldiers, including a Minnesota resident from White Bear Lake. Many others were also injured in the attack. Further details about the attack and Hicks' recovery are available from KSTP 5 Eyewitness News, which has been following the story and speaking with Hicks and his family.
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Category: local Published: August 7, 2026 Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A Minnesota soldier injured in a drone attack in Kuwait is back home in Princeton. Sgt. First Class Cory Hicks was wounded in the attack at Port Shuaiba, which occurred six months ago. The incident…
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