all crew members survived the incident, prompting immediate response measures by the competent authorities.

In a statement published on the social media platform X, the ministry’s official spokesperson said the incident occurred this morning, emphasizing that all crew members were rescued safely without any fatalities, reflecting swift emergency response protocols.

He explained that specialized teams promptly initiated search and rescue operations, evacuating the crews from the crash site and transferring them to hospital facilities for medical assessment and necessary care, confirming that their condition is stable.

The spokesperson added that direct coordination had taken place with friendly US forces to clarify the circumstances surrounding the incident and to implement joint technical procedures in line with established cooperation frameworks between the two sides.

The ministry further confirmed that investigations are currently underway to determine the causes of the crash, urging the public and media outlets to rely solely on official sources for accurate information and to refrain from circulating unverified reports.

In a related development, the military spokesperson stated that the Kuwaiti Air Defense Force intercepted a number of hostile aerial targets at dawn, successfully detecting and engaging them within the central operational zone of the country as part of full readiness measures to safeguard national airspace, without recording any injuries.

He concluded by affirming that the Kuwaiti Armed Forces continue to carry out their duties and respond to any potential developments in accordance with established operational plans, ensuring the preservation of national security and stability.