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Several US fighter jets downed in Kuwait — defence ministry

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March 2, 2026

The Kuwait Ministry of Defence has confirmed that several United States Armed Forces aircraft crashed in the country on the morning of March 2, 2026.

A spokesperson for the ministry stated that the cause of the crashes is not yet clear.

However, all crew members aboard the aircraft were reported safe, with no injuries sustained.

Authorities have not released further details, but investigations into the incident are expected to commence immediately.

🚨 Breaking: Dramatic footage shows a U.S. fighter jet crashing in Kuwait!

The crew ejected safely as the plane burst into flames. Locals who rushed to the scene confirmed it was an American aircraft.

Kuwait’s Ministry of Defense later verified the crash — and noted this isn’t… pic.twitter.com/ozAf9dAEAx

— Very Nigerian (@theverynigerian) March 2, 2026

More updates are anticipated as the situation develops.

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