UPDATE: Three U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles were shot down in a friendly fire incident over Kuwait late Sunday during active combat operations tied to Operation Epic Fury, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said.

The aircraft were mistakenly engaged by Kuwaiti air defenses amid a complex battle environment that included attacks from Iranian aircraft, ballistic missiles and drones, reports Fox News.

All six aircrew members safely ejected, were quickly recovered, and are reported to be in stable condition.

Kuwaiti officials have acknowledged the incident, and an investigation is underway to determine the cause.

The Kuwaiti armed forces have confirmed 'several' U.S. combat aircraft have crashed, apparently from friendly fire according to reports on social media. This is not confirmed.

Video online show two different F-15E Strike Eagle crashes, engulfed in flames. One of the aircraft looked to have been downed by a missile seeking the engine heat. Again, not confirmed.

The crews are reported safe and in good health.