Kuwait mistakenly shoots down three US fighter jets in friendly fire incident

Three US F-15E Strike Eagle fighter jets were shot down by Kuwaiti forces in what the US military described as a friendly fire incident. US Central Command confirmed the incident, stating the jets were mistakenly engaged, and that all pilots ejected safely.

Initial reports indicate a Kuwaiti F-18 fighter launched three missiles at the US aircraft. The incident is under investigation, and the US has stated there were no casualties among its aircrews.