Kuwaiti fire mishap sinks three U.S. jets during Iran attack, crews safe
TL;DR
U.S. officials say Kuwaiti air defenses accidentally shot down three American F-15E jets amid a broader Iranian assault; all six crew members ejected safely and are in stable condition as the incident is investigated.
- U.S. says Kuwait mistakenly downed 3 American jets during Iranian attacks; all crew safely ejected PBS
- 3 U.S. Planes Are Shot Down in ‘Friendly Fire’ in Kuwait, U.S. Military Says The New York Times
- US says Kuwait mistakenly downed 3 American jets during Iranian attacks AP News
- Three U.S. F-15s Involved in Friendly Fire Incident in Kuwait; Pilots Safe > U.S. Central Command > Press Release View centcom.mil
- Friendly Fire Downs F-15E Strike Eagle, Aircraft Rarely Lost In Combat Forbes
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