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Exclusive: Downed US pilot reported seeing Iranian drones swarm in ‘jellyfish’ formation

A downed US pilot's account of encountering Iranian drones in an unusual formation has sparked international intrigue.

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🇬🇧 English Jun 23, 10:00 UTC
🇩🇪 German Jun 23, 18:18 UTC · T-Online

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📍 How it ended

A downed US F-15 pilot reported seeing Iranian drones flying in a swarm described as a jellyfish formation. The pilot characterized the encounter as a minefield of drones in the skies of Iran.

The story quieted without a definitive conclusion in the coverage.

Epilogue added 23d ago, after coverage quieted.

The brief

A US F-15 pilot, who was recently shot down, has reported encountering Iranian drones flying in a 'jellyfish' formation. The pilot's account describes the drones as appearing in a swarm, which he found alarming.

Coverage emphasizes the pilot's description of the drones' formation as 'real alien shit'. The Times of India, The Independent, New York Post, news18.com, mezha.net, The Jerusalem Post and CNN have all covered the story.

Watch for further details on the incident, including the pilot's full account and any response from Iranian authorities. Coverage does not yet specify the exact location or circumstances of the shootdown.

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Quick answers

What type of aircraft was shot down?

An F-15 fighter jet.

What formation did the drones reportedly use?

A 'jellyfish' formation.

Which outlets have covered the story?

The Times of India, The Independent, New York Post, news18.com, mezha.net, The Jerusalem Post and CNN.

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Topics

Iran US military Drones F-15 Middle East

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