Three US fighter jets were mistakenly shot down over Kuwait early Monday in an apparent “friendly fire” incident, military officials said. “During active combat – that included attacks from Iranian aircraft, ballistic missiles, and drones – the US Air Force fighter jets were mistakenly shot down by Kuwaiti air defenses,” the statement said. Video showed one of the jets falling out of the sky over Kuwait, while a person could be seen parachuting. Kuwait released a statement on Monday condemning what it said were “indiscriminate and reckless attacks with missiles and drones against sovereign territories across the region”. Its “E” designation refers to a dual-role fighter, a jet that can handle air-to-air and air-to-ground missions, Barron’s said.

Source: The Guardian March 03, 2026 19:10 UTC