Video appears to show US F-15 crash near Kuwait City; crews eject safely

A video circulating online appears to show several U.S. F-15 fighter jets going down near Kuwait City, with footage filmed to the west of the city near the Al Jahra area. Officials later confirmed that three F-15s were down as part of an apparent friendly-fire incident, and that all six crew members managed to eject safely and are in stable condition.

Details from U.S. Central Command indicate the jets went down during a period of heightened regional tensions. The command said the downing stemmed from an apparent friendly-fire incident and that all crew members were rescued and are being cared for. The crash comes amid a broader backdrop of ongoing air operations in the area following recent regional developments.

Unconfirmed accounts have circulated about the exact cause, with some regional media suggesting the jet was shot down, though there is no independent verification yet. The video has sparked discussion online, with observers weighing the difficulties of coordinating air missions in a tense environment.

Investigations are expected to probe air-traffic coordination, communications, and how a friendly-fire error occurred. Officials stressed that the pilots’ ejections prevented casualties on the ground and thanked local authorities for rapid assistance.

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