Two US Navy pilots were shot down by friendly fire over the Red Sea; both ejected safely.

Two US Navy pilots were shot down over the Red Sea in a friendly fire incident on Sunday. The USS Gettysburg, a guided missile cruiser, mistakenly fired on an F/A-18 fighter jet launched from the USS Harry S. Truman. Both pilots ejected safely, with one suffering minor injuries. The incident occurred as the US military conducted airstrikes targeting Yemen's Houthi rebels, who have been attacking shipping in the region. The Red Sea area has seen increased tension due to ongoing conflicts.

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