Several US warplanes crash in Kuwait, crew survives: defence ministry
Iran state TV says US F15 jet in Kuwait downed after Iranian air defence fire.
Several American warplanes crashed in Kuwait on Monday morning but their crew survived, Kuwait's defence ministry said, as Iran pressed on with a third day of strikes in the Gulf.
"Several US warplanes crashed this morning. Confirming that all crew members survived," a defence ministry spokesman said in a statement, adding that the cause was under investigation.
"Authorities immediately initiated search and rescue operations, evacuating the crews and transporting them to a hospital for medical evaluation and treatment. He noted that their condition is stable," the statement added.
According to TRT World correspondent in Tehran, Iran state TV says US F15 jet in Kuwait downed after Iranian air defence fire.
Earlier today, social media footage, circulated widely, has shown what appears to be a US F-15 warplane crashing in Kuwait, while authorities have not issued any official confirmation.
Footage, widely shared on social media, appears to show a warplane, believed to be an F-15 belonging to the US, going down.
It is also alleged that the aircraft was hit by “friendly fire” and that the pilot survived.
The footage includes images purportedly showing a pilot, who descended by parachute, being taken in a civilian vehicle.