Fighter jet spins to ground as Kuwait says ‘several’ US planes have crashed

2 Mar 2026 • 5:49 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • Kuwait's military confirmed that several US fighter jets crashed over the country.
  • Video footage widely shared on social media depicted a plane, identified by CNN as a potential F-15E twin-engine fighter jet, falling in flames.
  • The incident occurred amidst ongoing airstrikes by the US and Israel against Iran, which Donald Trump stated had resulted in the deaths of 48 top Iranian leaders.
  • Kuwait's Ministry of Defence reported that all crew members survived the crash.
  • The crew were evacuated, received medical care, and are in a stable condition, with an investigation into the collision now underway.

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