American military pilots were mistakenly shot down by other US pilots while flying over Red Sea.

On a fateful Sunday, two pilots from the US Navy were shot down over the Red Sea in a tragic incident of "friendly fire". This marked the most serious threat to American troops in over a year, as they continue to target the Houthi rebels in Yemen. Miraculously, both pilots were recovered alive after ejecting from their aircraft, but one suffered minor injuries.

This unfortunate event sheds light on the dangerous situation in the Red Sea, where ongoing attacks by the Iranian-backed Houthis have put both ships and military coalitions at risk. Despite the presence of US and European patrols in the area, the Houthis continue to target shipping vessels, posing a constant threat to the safety of those in the region.

At the time of the incident, the US military was conducting airstrikes targeting the Houthi rebels. However, they did not disclose the specifics of their mission and did not immediately respond to inquiries from The Associated Press. The aircraft that was shot down, an F/A-18 Super Hornet fighter jet, had just taken off from the USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier.

It was later revealed that the USS Gettysburg, a guided missile cruiser, had mistakenly fired on and hit the F/A-18. This raises questions about how such a mistake could occur, as ships in a battle group are constantly connected through radar and radio communication. Despite this mishap, the military had earlier successfully shot down multiple Houthi drones and an anti-ship cruise missile.

The presence of the USS Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group in the Red Sea has led to an increase in US airstrikes targeting the Houthis and their missile attacks. However, this may also provoke further attacks from the rebels, as seen earlier this year when the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower was deployed to the region. This deployment was described as the Navy's most intense combat since World War II.

In the midst of these events, US warplanes conducted airstrikes targeting a "missile storage facility" and a "command-and-control facility" in Sanaa, the capital of Yemen. The strikes also shook the port city of Hodeida, although no information on casualties or damage was provided. The Houthis, who have controlled Sanaa since 2014, have not acknowledged the shooting down of the US aircraft.

The Houthis have been targeting merchant vessels with missiles and drones since the start of the Israel-Hamas war in the Gaza Strip in October 2023. This war, which began with Hamas' surprise attack on Israel, has resulted in the deaths of over 45,000 Palestinians, according to local health officials. The Houthis claim that their attacks are aimed at ships connected to Israel, the US, or the UK, in an effort to end the Israeli offensive in Gaza. However, this has led to the deaths of innocent civilians and sailors, as well as damage to ships with no connection to the conflict.

The Houthis have also targeted Israel itself with drones and missiles, resulting in retaliatory strikes by the Israeli military. This has led to a dangerous escalation of tensions between the two sides. As the situation in the Red Sea remains volatile, it is imperative for all parties involved to exercise caution and prioritize the safety of innocent lives.

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