KUWAIT CITY - Several US warplanes crashed on Monday morning, and all crew members survived, the Kuwaiti Ministry of Defense said in a statement posted on X.

"Several US warplanes crashed this morning, and all crew members survived," the ministry's official military spokesperson said, adding that the incident occurred earlier in the day without specifying the location or the number of aircraft involved.

He added that authorities immediately launched search and rescue operations following the crash.

"The crews were evacuated and transported to the hospital for medical examination and treatment, and their condition is stable," he said.

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According to the statement, direct coordination is underway with "US forces regarding the circumstances surrounding the incident, and joint technical procedures are being implemented."

The spokesperson affirmed that the relevant authorities are continuing their investigation to determine the cause of the crash.

Meanwhile, smoke was seen billowing from an area near the US Embassy in Kuwait on Monday following rounds of air raid sirens sounded across Kuwait in recent hours.

No immediate details were available regarding the cause of the smoke, and authorities have yet to issue an official statement, local media reported.

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The embassy had warned in a statement posted on social media that there is "a continuing threat of missile and unmanned aerial vehicle attacks over Kuwait," urging US citizens not to approach the embassy.

"Do not come to the Embassy. Take cover in your residence on the lowest available floor and away from windows. Do not go outside," the statement said.