Friendly Fire Incident: U.S. F-15s Downed in Kuwait

0:00On March 2nd, three U.S. F-15 fighter jets went down over Kuwait in what officials call an apparent friendly fire incident. U.S. Central Command confirmed the news on Monday. The jets were hit by Kuwaiti air defenses during heavy combat. All six air crew members ejected safely with no injuries. This happened amid intense regional fighting, including attacks from Iranian aircraft, ballistic missiles, and drones. U.S. forces were carrying out active operations at the time, leading to the confusion in the chaos. Kuwaiti officials quickly acknowledged the mishap. U.S. commanders thanked them for their fast response and ongoing support in the operation. Everyone involved is now focused on keeping things coordinated. The crew has been fully recovered and is in stable condition. No other American personnel were hurt in the incident. Investigators are still looking into what went wrong, and more details should come out soon as the review wraps up.