Three American fighter planes were accidentally crashed by Kuwait's air guard

Three American fighter planes crashed “as a result of an apparent friendly fire incident”, the US Central Command announced.

Kuwait's air defence accidentally brought down F-15 Strike Strike aircraft, CNN reports.

The “during active combat involving attacks by Iranian aircraft, ballistic missiles and fears US Air Force fighter aircraft were accidentally shot by Kuwait's air defence”, the statement said. The six crew members were thrown safely, restored safely, and in stable condition. Kuwait has accepted this incident and we are grateful for the efforts of the Kuwaitn defense forces and their support in this ongoing” operation.

The cause of the incident is under investigation, according to CENTCOM. The planes were flying in support of the military operation against Iran, called “Epic Fury”

Kuwait's Defence Minister said in the early hours of Monday's morning that “certain” American fighter aircraft crashed.