Images from Kuwait show a US Army CH-47 Chinook helicopter reportedly struck yesterday, reports Israeli journalist Amir Tsarfati.

During the combat search and rescue mission today which saw the shoot down of an F-15E, and two MH-60s damaged by anti-aircraft fire, a U.S. A-10 crashed while providing close air support for the search-and-rescue mission for the F-15E crew when it was hit by Iranian fire. 

The 'Sandy' A-10 aircraft made it to Kuwait but crashed after the pilot ejected, reported ABC.

'Sandy' is a callsign used during combat search and rescue for attack aircraft dedicated to protect slow-moving rescue assets.

'Jolly' is used for rescue helicopters. 'King' is used for command and control HC-130 platform.