CENTCOM said three US F-15s were mistakenly shot down over Kuwait by Kuwaiti air defenses during combat operations. All six aircrew ejected safely and were recovered. The incident shows how a war framed as a US-led campaign also created risks among partner forces and within the coalition itself.
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What caused three US F-15s to go down over Kuwait on March 2, according to CENTCOM?
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CENTCOM described the incident as a friendly-fire event involving Kuwaiti air defenses.
The three US F-15s lost over Kuwait were, according to CENTCOM, downed by Iranian fire.
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CENTCOM said Kuwaiti air defenses mistakenly shot them down.