A U.S. Navy guided-missile cruiser, the USS Gettysburg, mistakenly shot down a Navy F/A-18 fighter jet over the Red Sea on December 22nd. Both pilots ejected safely, with one sustaining minor injuries. The incident occurred during ongoing military operations against Houthi rebels in Yemen, marking the first friendly fire incident resulting in the downing of a crewed U.S. aircraft in the conflict. An investigation into the cause of the shootdown is underway.
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Two U.S. Navy pilots were rescued after their F/A-18 Super Hornet was mistakenly shot down by the USS Gettysburg, a guided-missile cruiser, during a U.S. airstrike against Houthi rebels in the Red Sea. The incident, resulting in minor injuries to one pilot, highlights the escalating dangers in the region, where the Houthis have intensified attacks on shipping, prompting increased U.S. military presence and actions. The shootdown occurred amidst heightened tensions following recent Houthi attacks and increased U.S. airstrikes targeting Houthi infrastructure in Yemen. This incident marks a significant escalation of the conflict.
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