12 American soldiers injured in missile and drone attack targeting Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia

Informed sources reported that 12 American soldiers were injured in an attack targeting Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia on Friday. Officials confirmed that the attack was carried out by missiles and drones launched as part of a new wave of escalation in the region, resulting in injuries of varying severity among the forces stationed there.

Initial medical reports indicate that two of the injured soldiers are in critical condition, while eight others sustained serious injuries requiring urgent medical intervention. The health status of the remaining injured is still under continuous assessment and monitoring within the base's medical facilities, amid a widespread security alert.

Media sources revealed that the joint attack caused significant material damage to military air equipment, with two KC-135 refueling aircraft suffering extensive destruction. Satellite images showed the extent of the damage caused by the shelling inside the runways of the vital air base.

This targeting comes in the context of direct military confrontations that have erupted since late February between Iran on one hand, and Israel and the United States on the other. The parties are exchanging missile and air strikes, with Tehran targeting what it describes as American interests and sites in the region in response to ongoing military operations against it.

Sources explained that the attack occurred while soldiers were carrying out their routine duties inside the base, where they were surprised by at least one missile followed by swarms of suicide drones. This strike is considered one of the most accurate and impactful attacks on air defense systems stationed at military sites in the region.

In a related context, military data stated that the number of injured in the US Army since the outbreak of war with Iran has exceeded 300 soldiers. Although 273 of them have returned to active duty, the recurrence of these attacks raises concerns about the safety of forces deployed in overseas bases.

Official statistics recorded the deaths of 13 American soldiers since the start of combat operations, which puts the US administration under increasing pressure to deal with growing missile threats. Prince Sultan Air Base has been a frequent target recently, with this attack being the second targeting of the base in just a few weeks.

The same base was subjected to a previous attack on March 5, which resulted in damage to five military aircraft and the death of an American soldier who later succumbed to his wounds. This series of attacks confirms the determination of the attacking parties to cripple the air and logistical capabilities of US forces in strategic bases.

For its part, a number of countries condemned the targeting of civilian objects and international interests, warning of the region sliding into an uncontrollable comprehensive conflict. Affected capitals are demanding an immediate halt to these attacks, which now threaten regional security and the safety of air and land corridors in Arab countries hosting forces.

This attack is considered one of the most dangerous strikes suffered by US air defenses since the start of the war.