U.S. Fighter Jets Downed by Kuwaiti Air Defenses in Friendly Fire, All Crews Safe

Three U.S. Air Force F-15E fighter jets were mistakenly shot down by Kuwaiti air defenses late Sunday during active combat operations, U.S. Central Command announced, confirming what had been circulating online but not verified until official release.

The apparent friendly fire mishap raises alarms about the complexity and risks of coalition operations i…