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A US missile cruiser mistakenly shot down an American fighter jet over the Red Sea,
Two pilots managed to eject and were already found during the rescue operation.
Two US Navy pilots were attacked over the Red Sea in an incident likely involving “friendly fire”, the Associated Press writes, citing the US military.
It was one of the most serious threats to the U.S. military in the past year amid attacks by Yemen's Houthi rebels on targets.
Both pilots successfully ejected and were found alive, although one suffered minor injuries. The incident highlights the dangers of the Red Sea, where attacks on shipping by the Iran-backed Houthis continue despite US and European military coalitions patrolling the region.
The downed F/A-18 Super Hornet belonged to the 11th Fighter Squadron…
