A US Navy F/A-18 Hornet was mistakenly shot down by the guided missile cruiser USS Gettysburg.
The event, described as a "friendly fire" error by US Central Command, resulted in minor injuries to one of the two crew members, both of whom ejected safely.
The mishap occurred following US airstrikes targeting Iran-backed Houthi militants in Yemen's capital, Sanaa.
These strikes were part of efforts to disrupt operations threatening international shipping routes in the Red Sea and surrounding areas.
However, it remains unclear whether the downed jet was directly involved in this operation at the time of the incident.
A statement from US Central Command confirmed the details, noting, "The guided missile cruiser USS Gettysburg mistakenly fired on and hit the F/A-18."
This incident highlights ongoing military operations and the complexities of regional security threats involving the Red Sea.
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