Friendly Fire Incident Raises Questions in Ongoing Yemen Operations
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| US Downs Own Jet in Yemen Strike |
During a US-led operation against Houthi targets in Yemen, a US Navy guided-missile cruiser accidentally shot down a friendly F/A-18 fighter jet over the Red Sea. Both pilots ejected safely, though one sustained minor injuries. The incident occurred amidst ongoing airstrikes targeting Houthi infrastructure. An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the friendly fire incident. This marks the first loss of a crewed US aircraft in Operation Prosperity Guardian, a 14-month-long mission to protect maritime traffic in the region.