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Chas Pravdy - 29 April 2025 06:13

Truman suffered a serious accident during a military operation in the strategically important waters of the Red Sea. According to information obtained from sources within the U.S. Navy and confirmed by CNN, on April 28 of this year, a sudden and uninvited incident occurred aboard the ship — an F/A-18 Super Hornet fighter jet, which was in the process of being towed into the hangar, veered off course and disappeared into the depths of the sea. What happened? According to official statements from the U.S. Navy representatives, during a attempt to safely move the aircraft toward the hangar, the crew intervened in the process, but during the maneuver, they lost control of the fighter jet. As a result of a sharp movement, the aircraft and the tugboat towing it lost control and fell overboard, leading to their disappearance into the ocean. The crew promptly took necessary measures to minimize risks, but it was no longer possible to recover the lost aircraft. An investigation is currently underway on site to establish all the circumstances of the incident. Meanwhile, against the backdrop of tense regional circumstances and ongoing military actions in the Red Sea, a new wave of tension has arisen. According to reports from available sources, including Houthi groups, there have been claims of an attack on the American aircraft carrier using entirely drones and missiles. This was part of a large-scale operation targeting positions of the Iran-Houthi formation in the region, which has been ongoing for several weeks. According to official statements from U.S. military authorities, at the time of the incident, the ship was in the Red Sea, continuing its combat missions, including safeguarding maritime routes and supporting regional stability. The cost of one such fighter jet — the F/A-18 Super Hornet — is estimated at over $60 million, so the loss of the aircraft should be viewed not only in terms of tactical damage but also significant financial losses for the military. This is not the first incident involving unpredictable events with ships and aircraft in this zone. In the spring of this year, the Truman already experienced a difficult period when, in February, near the coast of Egypt, it had a minor collision with a commercial vessel, fortunately without serious casualties. Another unfortunate incident was the accidental destruction of an American F/A-18 during training in December 2024, when it was shot down by the American destroyer USS Gettysburg. The pilots managed to eject and were rescued, so their lives were preserved. All these events indicate a high level of tension and unpredictability in the region, which remains at the center of global security concerns. Military experts warn that such incidents could have serious consequences for further escalation of the conflict, and call for increased security controls over military facilities and aviation technology, even under these challenging conditions. Any unplanned loss of military equipment not only complicates operational situations but also increases the risk of escalation of hostilities in the region.

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