A United States military jet has crashed in Kuwait, the country’s defence ministry confirmed on Monday The incident was captured in video footage that shows the aircraft engulfed in flames as it descended rapidly before impacting the ground
(09:30 GMT) The video, which began circulating online shortly after the event, clearly shows the crew ejecting from the flaming aircraft and deploying parachutes The current status and condition of the crew members have not yet been officially announced.
(09:00 GMT) Kuwait's Ministry of Defence issued a statement confirming the aircraft was American, which followed initial eyewitness reports from residents who had rushed to the crash scene
(10:00 GMT) As this is a developing story, crucial details remain unconfirmed. Officials have not yet released information regarding the specific type of military jet, the number of personnel on board, or the precise location of the crash. The cause of the incident is currently unknown, and there has been no official statement from U.S. military officials at this time. ISN Media is working to verify further details and will provide updates as they become available.
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