All pilots are safe after a friendly fire incident in support of Operation Epic Fury.
US CENTCOM said Monday morning that at 11:03 p.m. ET on March 1, three U.S. F-15E Strike Eagles flying went down over Kuwait due to an apparent friendly fire incident 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, according to CENTCOM. All six aircrew ejected safely, have been safely recovered, and are in stable condition.
"Kuwait has acknowledged this incident, and we are grateful for the efforts of the Kuwaiti defense forces and their support in this ongoing operation," CENTCOM said.
The cause of the incident remains under investigation. This story will be updated with more information.
