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Three U.S. F-15s mistakenly shot down by Kuwaiti air defenses
TAMPA, Fla. — March 1, 11:03 p.m. ET — Three U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft operating in support of Operation Epic Fury were involved in an apparent friendly fire incident over Kuwait late Sunday night, according to U.S. defense officials.
The aircraft were conducting active combat operations amid a complex and rapidly evolving battlespace that included reported attacks from Iranian aircraft, ballistic missiles, and unmanned aerial systems.
During the engagement, the U.S. fighter jets were mistakenly targeted by Kuwaiti air defense systems.
All six aircrew members successfully ejected from their aircraft. Officials confirmed that each has been safely recovered and is in stable condition.
No fatalities have been reported.
Kuwaiti authorities have acknowledged the incident. U.S. officials expressed appreciation for the swift response and coordination of Kuwaiti defense forces, who assisted in the recovery of the aircrew and continue to support ongoing joint operations in the region.
The incident remains under active investigation to determine the precise sequence of events and contributing factors.
Defense officials stated that additional details will be released as information becomes available and operational security considerations permit.
EDINBURGH, Scotland — Two people were hospitalized following a stabbing incident in the Calder area of Edinburgh on Monday morning, prompting a significant police and emergency response.
Officers were called to reports of a man carrying bladed weapons in Calder Gardens at approximately 8:25 a.m. According to Police Scotland, specialist resources — including firearms officers — were deployed to the scene as authorities worked to contain the disturbance.
Video recorded by witnesses shows a man in the street holding two large knives as police arrived.
Residents reported a heavy law enforcement presence in the area for several hours, including armed officers and police dogs.
Two individuals sustained injuries during the incident and were transported to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh for treatment.
The Scottish Ambulance Service confirmed it received a call at 8:34 a.m. and dispatched three ambulances, three paramedic response units, and a Special Operations Response Team (SORT) to the scene.
Both injured patients were taken to hospital. Their conditions have not been publicly disclosed.
Local residents described chaotic scenes unfolding shortly after 8 a.m. William Ramsay, who lives nearby, said he believed the suspect may have entered the stairwell of his building. He also reported damage to a local shop during the disturbance.
Staff at a nearby café, Brunch, temporarily closed their business after spotting the man behind their building between 8 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. An employee, who asked not to be identified, said the man was seen running through a grassy area while holding two knives before moving toward nearby high-rise flats.
Employees described the situation as frightening and unprecedented for the area. The café later reopened after police secured the scene.
As a precaution, local schools implemented temporary lockdown procedures. Parents of students at Wester Hailes High School received a message informing them that the school was in lockdown following a community incident and that students were safe. The school indicated it would provide further updates as necessary.
Residents expressed concern on social media throughout the morning as the situation developed.
Chief Inspector Scott Kennedy confirmed that the disturbance has now been contained and that there is no wider risk to the public.
“The earlier disturbance in the Calder area of Edinburgh is now contained and there is not believed to be any wider risk to the public,” he said. “The incident is not being treated as terror related.”
Officers remain in the area while enquiries continue. Police have urged anyone with information or concerns to approach officers at the scene or contact authorities via 101.
The investigation remains ongoing.