World
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.
Crime
Video Shows Gunman Nael Jalani Shooting Inside Ateneo de Zamboanga University campus in Barangay Tumaga, Zamboanga City
ZAMBOANGA CITY, Philippines — Two students were reportedly injured in an alleged shooting at a private university high school campus in Zamboanga City on Tuesday morning, prompting a major police response and an investigation into how a firearm entered the school premises.
According to initial reports, a student allegedly opened fire inside the university’s high school campus. The incident caused panic among students and staff as authorities responded to the scene.
Local reports also indicated that the suspect livestreamed the shooting on social media, including through Facebook. Some local media outlets have identified the alleged gunman as Nael Jalani, although police have not yet independently confirmed the suspect’s identity.
Police officials said two students were victims of the shooting, but their current medical conditions were still being determined as authorities continued their investigation.
Police Regional Office 9 spokesperson Police Major Shellamie Chang said investigators were working to establish the identity of the suspect and determine how the firearm was brought onto the university campus.
Authorities have not yet released comprehensive details about the circumstances leading up to the shooting, including the suspect’s motive or whether the victims were specifically targeted.
Reports indicate that the alleged shooter broadcast portions of the incident through a social media livestream.
The livestream reportedly showed the shooting unfolding inside the university high school campus. Authorities are expected to examine the social media material as part of the investigation and to establish a detailed timeline of the incident.
Some reports have also circulated claims that multiple people may have been killed, but those reports had not been fully confirmed by authorities at the time of the initial information.
The Police Regional Office 9 is investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting, including how the firearm was brought into the private university.
Investigators are expected to interview witnesses and examine available surveillance footage and social media evidence as they work to determine what happened.
Authorities have not yet released a confirmed motive for the shooting.
The investigation remains ongoing, and officials are expected to provide additional information regarding the victims’ conditions, the suspect’s identity and any potential charges as more facts become available.