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Three US Jets Downed by Friendly Fire in KuwaitOn March 2, Kuwait’s air defenses mistakenly shot down three F-15E jets; all six crew members ejected safely and survived.
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- Three F-15E Strike Eagle fighter jets were mistakenly shot down by Kuwaiti forces, according to US Central Command.
- All six aircrew members ejected safely and are reported to be in stable condition.
- The incident occurred amid escalating military tensions linked to the ongoing US-Iran conflict in the Middle East.
- Smoke was observed near the US Embassy in Kuwait City as heightened security measures responded to missile and drone threats.
The aircraft were 'mistakenly shot down' by Kuwaiti forces during operations.— CENTCOM said in a statement.
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