Video: U.S. F-15 pilot ejects over Kuwait and survives crash

Video circulating online appears to show a U.S. F-15 fighter jet pilot ejecting over Kuwait moments before the aircraft crashed.

According to initial reports, the pilot survived the incident and is being assisted by individuals on the ground. The footage shows the ejection seat deploying seconds before the jet descends.

Some reports suggest the crash may have been the result of a friendly fire incident, though there has been no official confirmation regarding the cause.

U.S. or Kuwaiti authorities have not yet released a formal statement detailing the circumstances of the crash or the pilot’s condition.

The situation remains developing.