A fighter jet has crashed near the U.S. Ali Al Salem base in Kuwait, approximately 10 kilometers away from the military installation. Video footage captured the aircraft spiraling down in flames before it hit the ground. The cause of the crash is currently unknown, and there’s no information regarding which air force the aircraft belonged to; preliminary analysis suggests it could be an F-15E or F/A-18 model fighter jet based on the footage.

The pilot managed to eject from the aircraft safely, according to reports, and landed using a parachute. In light of the incident, CNN has reached out to the U.S. Central Command and Kuwait's Ministry of Foreign Affairs for further comment. Eyewitness accounts have indicated smoke rising near the U.S. embassy in Kuwait, and emergency services were seen at the location. The U.S. embassy has issued alerts concerning increased threats of rocket and drone attacks in the region.

Due to ongoing tensions, the embassy has advised American citizens to avoid traveling to the embassy and to take shelter in their residences, staying as low as possible and away from windows. The situation underscores the precarious state of security in Kuwait, where U.S. military personnel continue to face risks from potential attacks.