BBCAn American fighter jet has been shot down over the Red Sea in an apparent “friendly fire” incident, the US military has said.
Both crew from the US Navy F/A-18 Hornet ejected safely, with one suffering minor injuries, according to Central Command.
The incident came after the US carried out a series of air strikes against a missile storage site and command facilities in the Yemeni capital Sanaa operated by Iran-backed Houthi militants.
US Central Command added it also hit multiple Houthi drones and an anti-ship cruise missile over the Red Sea.
In a statement, US Central Command confirmed a “friendly fire” incident over the Red Sea.
“The guided…
