Kuwait says several US warplanes crash, crew members survive

The relevant authorities immediately launched search and rescue operations, evacuated the crews and transported them to a hospital to assess their condition and provide necessary medical care.

02 Mar 2026 04:23pm
Smoke rises from a reported Iranian strike in the area where the US Embassy is located in Kuwait City on March 2, 2026. - (Photo by AFP)
Smoke rises from a reported Iranian strike in the area where the US Embassy is located in Kuwait City on March 2, 2026. - (Photo by AFP)

ISTANBUL - Kuwait’s Defence Ministry said that several US warplanes crashed Monday morning, and all crew members survived, Anadolu Ajansi (AA) reported.

"The relevant authorities immediately launched search and rescue operations, evacuated the crews and transported them to a hospital to assess their condition and provide necessary medical care," a ministry spokesman said in a statement.

He added that authorities directly coordinated with US forces regarding the circumstances of the incident and "took joint technical measures."

The spokesman said an investigation is being conducted to determine the cause of the incident. - BERNAMA

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