Pentagon: 109 soldiers suffer brain injuries from Iraq's missile attack
About a month after launching Iranian bases at US military bases in Baghdad, the Department of Defense announced that the number of casualties had risen to over a hundred. 76 soldiers who had been diagnosed returned to their bases, while another 26 were treated in Germany and the US and seven more were being diagnosed. Senior officials have warned that the number may rise
Pentagon: 109 soldiers suffer brain injuries from Iraq's missile attack
Edit: Saul AdamThe number of US soldiers diagnosed with traumatic brain injuries following the Iranian missile attack on Iraqi military bases has risen to over 100, the Pentagon announced Tuesday. The announcement shows that more servants are suffering the consequences of the attack last month in response to the assassination of Iranian Quds Force commander Kassem Suleimani.
In a statement tonight, Pentagon spokeswoman Alyssa Farah thanked medical experts for granting the aid "that 70% of those diagnosed can return to their jobs." She added that "we must continue to take care of physical and mental health together."
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The Pentagon noted that 109 soldiers were treated for minor traumatic brain injuries, a significant increase from the report of 64 casualties about a week ago. The number of diagnoses has risen gradually since the Pentagon first released details of casualties in the January 8 attack. Senior officials have also warned that the number may continue to change.
Seventy-six soldiers returned to their bases, while another 26 were treated in Germany and the United States, and seven others made their way from Iraq to Germany for evaluation and medical treatment.
A week ago, Secretary of Defense Mark Asfer announced that his office was looking into ways to prevent brain injuries on the battlefield to improve diagnosis and treatment. United States Army Commander General Mark Millie said the military is in the early stages of diagnosis and treatment for the soldiers.