Kuwaiti Air Defenses Mistakenly Target US Aircraft During Combat
Three US Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle fighters were downed over Kuwait in an apparent friendly fire incident during Operation Epic Fury, according to US Central Command. The fighters were mistakenly shot down by Kuwaiti air defenses during active combat, which included attacks by Iranian aircraft, ballistic missiles, and drones. All six aircrew ejected safely and were recovered, with their condition reported as stable. The incident is under investigation, with Kuwait acknowledging the incident and cooperating with US forces to determine the circumstances. The news was first reported by AeroTime.