Tonight, in just the last hour, we're learning that two
US Navy pilots were shot down over the Red Sea
in the parent friendly fire incident.
Officials say the US military was conducting airstrikes targeting Yemen's
Houthi rebels at the time.
A statement from Central Command says that the aircraft shot
down with A2 seat FA 18 Super Hornet fighter jet
out of Naval Air Oceana.
Both pilots were recovered alive, with one suffering from minor
injuries.
Political experts say this recent incident underlines just how dangerous
the Red Sea corridor has become after a year of
ongoing attacks between the Yemen Houthi rebels.
We'll be sure to update you as we get more
information on this incident.