The capital of Yemen, Sanaa, faced multiple airstrikes by United States. These attacks reportedly targeted missile storage facilities and Houthi rebel military sites.
After the incident, a U.S. fighter jet crashed into the Red Sea. According to U.S. Central Command, the crash happened due to a targeting error. They stated the fighter jet was mistakenly hit.
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“The guided missile cruiser USS Gettysburg, which is part of the USS Harry S Truman Carrier Strike Group, mistakenly fired on and hit the F/A-18, which was flying off the USS Harry S Truman,” the statement said.
BBC reported that it is unclear whether the aircraft was part of the airstrike operations in Yemen. However, both crew members managed to eject safely, though one suffered minor injuries.
