Watch: Video appears to show US F-15 fighter jet crashing in Kuwait

US military officials confirmed that six of its F-15 fighter jets were mistakenly shot down by Kuwaiti air defenses near Kuwait City, with all six crew members ejecting safely and remaining in stable condition, as verified video footage shows the moment one of the aircraft fell from the sky and crashed in the Al Jahra area. The video, verified by BBC journalists, captures the dramatic moment of the F-15 plummeting from the sky near Kuwait City's western outskirts. US Central Command later issued a statement clarifying that three F-15 jets were involved in what they termed an 'apparent friendly fire incident.' While the exact circumstances remain under investigation, the incident highlights the complexities of military operations in the region, particularly during heightened tensions in the Middle East. The crash comes at a particularly sensitive time in Middle Eastern geopolitics, with ongoing tensions between Israel and Lebanon, and recent Iranian strikes across the region. The US military presence in Kuwait has been significant, with the country serving as a strategic base for operations in the Middle East.