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Three American F-15 jets were shot down by Kuwaiti air defenses in a friendly-fire incident during Operation Epic Fury; all six aircrew ejected and were recovered in stable condition, with no casualties reported.
CENTCOM says Kuwait accidentally shot down three U.S. F-15Es during ongoing strikes on Iran; all aircrew ejected safely. Four U.S. service members have been killed in action since the campaign began, as Iran retaliates with missiles and drones targeting Gulf bases and American forces.
A Russian warplane accidentally bombed its own village in the Voronezh region during an assault on Ukraine, causing damage to buildings but reportedly no casualties. The incident occurred as Russia continues to launch heavy missile attacks on Ukrainian cities, including the largest barrage since the war began, resulting in civilian casualties and injuries. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy vows that Russia will be held accountable, while defense systems are credited with saving lives. An investigation into the friendly-fire incident is ongoing.