All six aircrew members ejected safely, were recovered, and are reported to be in stable condition

Three U.S. F-15E Strike Eagles were shot down over Kuwait late Sunday night in an apparent friendly fire incident, according to U.S. Central Command

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The American military confirms that three US F-15 fighter jets were mistakenly shot down by Kuwait this morning, in an incident of so-called “friendly fire.”

“Three US F-15E Strike Eagles flying in support of Operation Epic Fury went down over Kuwait due to an apparent friendly fire incident,” the US Central Command says in a statement, referring to the ongoing Israeli-American operation against Iran. -- More..

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