"During active combat that included attacks from Iranian aircraft, ballistic missiles, and drones the U.S. Air Force fighter jets were mistakenly shot down by Kuwaiti air defenses. We are grateful for the efforts of the Kuwaiti defense forces and their support in this ongoing operation."
"At 11:03 p.m. ET, March 1, three U.S. F-15E Strike Eagles flying in support of Operation Epic Fury went down over Kuwait due to an apparent friendly fire incident."
"The relevant authorities immediately launched search and rescue operations, evacuated the crews and transported them to a hospital to assess their condition and provide necessary medical care."
During an Iranian attack involving aircraft, ballistic missiles, and drones on March 1, 2026, three U.S. F-15E Strike Eagles supporting Operation Epic Fury were mistakenly shot down by Kuwaiti air defenses over Kuwait. The incident occurred near the Ali Al Salem air base, approximately six miles from the crash site. All six crew members successfully ejected from the jets and were evacuated by emergency response teams. The crews were transported to hospitals for medical assessment and care. U.S. Central Command confirmed the friendly fire incident and expressed gratitude for Kuwaiti defense forces' support in ongoing operations. All personnel involved were reported to be in stable condition.
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