Three U.S. jet fighters were mistakenly shot down in Kuwait, U.S. Central Command said. The six crew safely ejected from the F-15s and are in stable condition, said Centcom, which oversees U.S. military operations in the Middle East.
“During active combat—that included attacks from Iranian aircraft, ballistic missiles, and drones—the U.S. Air Force fighter jets were mistakenly shot down by Kuwaiti air defenses,” it said in a statement. “We are grateful for the efforts of the Kuwaiti defense forces and their support in this ongoing operation,” Centcom said, adding that the cause was under investigation.
Kuwait’s Ministry of Defense said earlier that several American warplanes were downed, with the cause of the incident being investigated.
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