Kuwait Blunders: Shoots down 3 US fighter jets in shock friendly fire

New Delhi (The Uttam Hindu): A shocking incident has occurred amid the ongoing intense military campaign "Operation Epic Fury" against Iran. Kuwait's air defense system made a major mistake and shot down three F-15E Strike Eagle fighter jets belonging to its own ally, the United States, mistaking them for enemy aircraft. US Central Command confirmed this "friendly fire" and stated that fortunately, all six aircrew members on board were able to safely eject in time. They have all been rescued and are currently in stable condition. Kuwait has openly acknowledged its mistake, and the US military has praised the Kuwaiti Defense Forces' cooperation in the rescue.

There was a lot of turmoil in the sky, the radar system was fooled like this

According to reports, this horrific incident occurred on the morning of March 2nd when US F-15E aircraft were supporting attacks on Iran. At that time, the skies across the region were engulfed in chaos due to Iranian aircraft, ballistic missiles, and drone attacks. In this turbulent and crowded airspace, Kuwaiti air defense systems were misled and misidentified the US aircraft as a major threat. The system took immediate action and targeted the US jets mid-air. War experts believe that in a rapidly changing situation, this incident demonstrates how deadly misunderstandings can arise even between allies under the heightened tension of war.

More than 1000 attacks on Iran, now America and Kuwait engaged in investigation

It is worth noting that "Operation Epic Fury" is a joint and aggressive military operation by the US and Israel. Under this operation, over a thousand devastating attacks have been carried out against Iranian military installations, naval bases, and IRGC headquarters. In retaliation, Iran has intensified missile and drone attacks on several Gulf countries, including Kuwait, raising tensions throughout the Middle East. This unfortunate incident has cost the US Air Force millions in losses, but the absence of any casualties is a significant relief. The US and Kuwait are now conducting a thorough investigation into the incident and working to improve coordination to prevent such a horrific lapse in the future.