US fighter shot down in 'apparent case of friendly fire' over Red Sea

BREAKING NEWS By AMICHAI STEIN, REUTERS DECEMBER 22, 2024 05:39 Updated: DECEMBER 22, 2024 07:26

Two US pilots were rescued in the area of the Red Sea after a F/A-18 aircraft was mistakenly shot down by the USS Gettysburg.

Both were rescued, one with minor injuries, after the "apparent case of friendly fire," which is being investigated, US Central Command said in a statement.

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