US Fighters Mistakenly Downed Over Kuwait: Investigation Underway
Three US fighter jets were accidentally shot down over Kuwait in an apparent 'friendly fire' incident, with all six crew members ejecting safely. An investigation has been launched by Kuwait.
The United States and Kuwait are investigating an incident where three US fighter jets were mistakenly shot down over Kuwait early Monday morning. All six crew members aboard the F-15 war planes were able to eject safely in the apparent 'friendly fire' accident.
According to a statement from US Central Command (Centcom), the incident occurred during a combat mission on the third day of the conflict, which began after Saturday's US-Israeli airstrikes on Iran. Kuwait's air defenses fired on the American jets, leading to the downing of the aircraft.
The details surrounding the incident remain unclear, and both the US and Kuwaiti militaries have launched investigations to determine the exact circumstances that led to the mistaken engagement. Officials have emphasized that all six crew members were able to safely eject from their planes before the crashes.
Source: The Guardian
