- The ministry, however, did not reveal how many aircraft were involved, the precise locations of the incidents
- Authorities said emergency teams were immediately deployed after receiving reports of the crashes
- It noted that close coordination was established with U.S. forces and that joint technical procedures were initiated following the crashes
The Kuwait Ministry of Defence has announced that several American military aircraft went down in the early hours of Monday, as tensions continue to escalate in the Gulf amid the latest confrontation involving the United States, Israel and Iran.
In an official statement released by its spokesperson, Eko Hot Blog gathered that the ministry confirmed that all personnel on board the affected planes were safely rescued.
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Authorities said emergency teams were immediately deployed after receiving reports of the crashes.
According to the statement, the crew members were evacuated from the crash sites and taken to the hospital for medical evaluation and treatment. Officials added that their health condition remains stable.
The ministry, however, did not reveal how many aircraft were involved, the precise locations of the incidents, or the operational details surrounding the missions at the time.
It noted that close coordination was established with U.S. forces and that joint technical procedures were initiated following the crashes.
Investigations are currently underway to determine the cause of the incidents, while authorities urged residents to depend solely on verified information from official channels.
The development comes against the backdrop of mounting regional instability after reported U.S. and Israeli airstrikes on Iran, which allegedly struck Tehran and other cities.
In response, Iran launched missile and drone attacks targeting American-linked military facilities across the Gulf.
The United States maintains a strong military footprint in countries such as Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates.
Reports suggested that explosions were heard near the U.S. Fifth Fleet headquarters in Manama, Bahrain, while Al Salem Air Base in Kuwait was also reportedly targeted.
In Qatar, Al Udeid Air Base, considered America’s largest military installation in the region, was said to have faced incoming fire. Missiles were likewise reported near Al Dhafra Air Base in the United Arab Emirates.
The retaliatory actions sparked fear in parts of the Gulf, with warning sirens sounding and smoke visible around certain military sites.
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