Two US Navy pilots shot down over Red Sea in apparent 'friendly fire' incident

Two U.S. Navy pilots were shot down over the Red Sea in a “friendly fire” incident, highlighting the danger in the area due to ongoing attacks by Yemen’s Houthi rebels on shipping. The pilots were recovered alive, with one sustaining minor injuries, after being mistakenly fired upon by the USS Gettysburg. The Houthis have targeted merchant vessels in the Red Sea, aiming to end Israel’s campaign against Hamas in Gaza, leading to casualties and disrupted shipping.

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