However, this greatly weakened the US Forces' combat power, making it impossible for them to unite as one, losing the synergy where 1+1 is greater than 2.
Just as the US Military Aircraft were frantically intercepting missiles, an unexpected situation occurred. The US F-15 Fighters had been flying in the volcanic ash-filled airspace, and during this time, the aircraft's air intakes had ingested a large amount of volcanic ash. This ash had an irreversible negative effect on the engines, causing significant damage. Then, at this critical moment, engines finally started to malfunction.
As US pilots were focusing their attention on preparing to intercept the Enhanced AIM-120 Air-to-Air Missiles from Drones, three F-15 engines suddenly developed faults. Two of the aircraft had engine failures, losing power and beginning to fall, with the pilots having no choice but to eject to survive. The engine of another aircraft exploded, completely destroying the plane.
