UAE stands in solidarity with Kuwait following jet crash

Wednesday, 9 October 2024 20:24

By ARN News Staff

The UAE has extended its condolences to Kuwait following the crash of a Kuwaiti Air Force jet, which claimed the life of the pilot.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a statement, expressing deep sympathy to the government, the people of Kuwait, and the family of the fallen pilot.

UAE stands in solidarity with Kuwait, offers condolences over Kuwaiti Air Force jet crash#WamNews https://t.co/ioi5MUgXCw pic.twitter.com/NbVuQlbsP3
— WAM English (@WAMNEWS_ENG) October 9, 2024

Kuwait's defence ministry said on Wednesday that an F-18 jet had crashed and its pilot was killed while carrying out a training exercise in the north of the country.

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