Two Russian TU-142 military aircraft were tracked near Alaska and Canada.

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(CNN) — Three US fighter jets crashed in Kuwait on Monday due to an “apparent friendly fire incident,” the US military said in a statement. Kuwaiti air defenses accidentally shot the F-15E Strike Eagle fighter jets down late Sunday evening ET time.

“Kuwait has acknowledged this incident, and we are grateful for the efforts of the Kuwaiti defense forces and their support in this ongoing operation,” US Central Command (CENTCOM) said. The jet crashes, captured in dramatic video footage, were ...