An American F-15 fighter jet was shot down in Kuwait, according to initial reports. The pilot successfully ejected from the aircraft before the crash. However, the cause of crash is not known yet.
As per reports, the incident occurred after friendly fire, though there has been no official confirmation.
A video circulated on X showed the fighter jet turning into a fireball before falling from the sky and crashing to the ground. The footage quickly spread online as details about the incident remained limited.
Meanwhile, several loud blasts were heard across Doha on Monday morning. Residents reported alarm following the sounds, prompting emergency responses, AFP reported. The cause of the blasts was not immediately clear.
The F-15 Eagle is a twin-engine, all-weather tactical fighter jet designed for U.S. Air Force air superiority. Introduced in 1976, it holds an undefeated 104-0 air-to-air combat record as of 2026.
Built by McDonnell Douglas, now part of Boeing, the aircraft is known for its speed of up to Mach 2.5, long range and heavy payload capacity. The platform later evolved into multirole variants including the F-15E Strike Eagle and the newest F-15EX Eagle II.
