Three U.S. F-15E Strike Eagle fighter jets were mistakenly shot down by Kuwaiti air defenses over Kuwait at 11:03 p.m. ET on March 1, during Operation Epic Fury. This "friendly fire incident" occurred amidst active combat involving Iranian aircraft, ballistic missiles, and drones. All six aircrew ejected safely and survived. U.S. Central Command confirmed the incident, and Kuwait has acknowledged it, stating that direct coordination was conducted with U.S. forces and joint technical measures were taken. The jets, valued at approximately $100 million each, were likely based at Kuwait’s Ali Al Salem Air Base. An investigation is underway to determine the exact cause.