Three U.S. Air Force F-15E aircraft were accidentally shot down over Kuwait on Sunday while supporting combat operations against Iran.
According to U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), the fighter jets “were mistakenly shot down by Kuwaiti air defenses.”
U.S. F-15Es Accidentally Shot Down Over Kuwait
All crewmembers safe after ejecting from aircraft, CENTCOM says.
Key Takeaways:
- Three U.S. Air Force F-15E aircraft were accidentally shot down over Kuwait by Kuwaiti air defenses while supporting combat operations against Iran.
- All six crewmembers safely ejected from the aircraft, were recovered, and are in stable condition.
- The friendly fire incident occurred during "active combat" as the jets participated in Operation Epic Fury, a joint U.S.-Israel air campaign against Iran, amidst escalating Iranian counterattacks.
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