India, March 2 -- Three US Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle fighter jets were shot down in separate friendly-fire incidents by Kuwaiti air defences, the United States Central Command (CENTCOM) said on Monday evening.

"All six aircrew (two per aircraft) ejected safely, have been recovered, and are in stable condition," CENTCOM said in a statement, adding that Kuwait has acknowledged the incident.

"We are grateful for the efforts of the Kuwaiti defence forces and their support in this ongoing operation."

Kuwait earlier said that "several US military aircraft had crashed" without providing details.

Videos circulating widely on social media showed one of the F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft spiralling out of the sky with flames trailing from its r...