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 on Sunday by Kuwaiti air defenses.
- All six crewmembers ejected safely from the aircraft and were recovered in stable condition.
- The friendly fire incident occurred during Operation Epic Fury, a joint U.S.-Israel air campaign against Iran, amid active combat and Iranian counterattacks.
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