US President Donald Trump has claimed that three American warplanes were accidentally shot down by friendly fire in the airspace of Kuwait, according to media reports on Wednesday.
Speaking to reporters, Trump said the aircraft were mistakenly targeted after being misidentified as hostile by Kuwaiti forces. He added that all three pilots survived the incident and remain in active service, describing them as โpatriotic pilotsโ who continue to fly.
The US leader downplayed the episode, calling it a minor mistake. He explained that Kuwaiti forces had believed they were engaging enemy aircraft when they opened fire. โThey fired thinking it was the enemy,โ Trump said, suggesting the incident stemmed from confusion during heightened regional tensions.
However, no independent confirmation of the claim has yet emerged from US or Kuwaiti authorities. The lack of official statements has raised questions about the details and circumstances surrounding the reported เคเคเคจเคพ.
Meanwhile, Trump also commented on broader regional dynamics during the interaction. He noted that Qatar remains a significant player in the region, amid ongoing geopolitical developments.
The reported incident comes at a time of escalating tensions across the Middle East, where military activity and security risks have increased in recent weeks. Analysts note that such incidents, if confirmed, could highlight the risks of miscalculation and misidentification in crowded and volatile airspaces.
As of now, officials have not released further information, and it remains unclear whether an investigation into the alleged friendly fire incident has been initiated.
