US F-15s Downed in Kuwait Friendly Fire Incident During Iran Engagement
Three US F-15s were mistakenly shot down over Kuwait during combat with Iranian forces. All crew survived; investigation ongoing amid regional tensions.
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Three US F-15s were mistakenly shot down over Kuwait during combat with Iranian forces. All crew survived; investigation ongoing amid regional tensions.
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