List of friendly fire in the modern era fyi:

1. Iran-Iraq War (1980–1988)

A brutal eight-year conflict where both sides suffered heavy casualties from friendly fire due to poor communication and outdated technology.

Iranian Airstrike (1980s): Iranian aircraft mistakenly bombed their own ground troops during the early stages of the war, as Iranian pilots struggled with identifying targets in desert combat.

Iraqi Chemical Attacks (1988): In the chaos of the Halabja chemical attack, Iraqi forces accidentally exposed their own soldiers to chemical weapons while targeting Kurdish civilians and Iranian forces.

1. Sino-Vietnamese War (1979)

A brief but intense border war between China and Vietnam, where both sides relied on outdated tactics and faced difficulties with coordination.

Chinese Artillery Mistake: Chinese artillery units, relying on inaccurate maps, shelled their own advancing infantry during the assault on Lang Son, resulting in significant casualties.

Vietnamese Border Defense: Vietnamese defenders at remote outposts occasionally fired on their own reinforcements due to poor coordination in jungle terrain.

1. Indo-Pakistani Conflicts (1947–Present)

A series of wars between India and Pakistan has included several friendly fire incidents due to complex terrains and high tension.

Kargil Conflict (1999): Indian artillery accidentally shelled their own forward positions during the high-altitude battle due to communication breakdowns in the Himalayas.

Pakistan Air Force Strike (1965): During the Second Indo-Pakistani War, a Pakistani fighter jet mistakenly bombed a friendly ground unit near Lahore, thinking it was an Indian advance.

1. Chinese Civil War (1927–1949)

The war between the Communists (PLA) and Nationalists (KMT) saw many friendly fire incidents due to factional mistrust and chaotic battlefields.

PLA Misidentification (1948): During the Liaoshen Campaign, a miscommunication led to Chinese Communist forces firing on their own reinforcements, delaying their offensive.

1. Soviet-Afghan War (1979–1989)

The Soviet Union’s occupation of Afghanistan saw numerous friendly fire incidents due to rugged terrain and guerrilla warfare.

Soviet Helicopter Attack (1982): A Soviet Mi-24 Hind gunship accidentally destroyed a Soviet convoy, mistaking it for a Mujahideen caravan.

Fratricide in the Mountains: Soviet troops, struggling with low visibility in mountainous regions, often fired on their own patrols during night operations.

1. Russia-Georgia War (2008)

In the five-day conflict over South Ossetia, Russian and Georgian forces both faced friendly fire issues due to rapid movements.

Russian Bombing Mistake: Russian aircraft, operating with outdated targeting information, accidentally bombed Russian-controlled villages, killing civilians and soldiers.

Georgian Mortar Fire: Georgian mortars mistakenly shelled their own positions during the retreat from Tskhinvali due to inaccurate coordinates.

1. Arab-Israeli Wars (1948–Present)

Several Arab nations have engaged in wars with Israel, and these conflicts include many cases of friendly fire.

Yom Kippur War (1973):

Egyptian forces accidentally fired on advancing Syrian units, confusing them with Israeli tanks during joint operations.

Syrian SAM (Surface-to-Air Missiles) mistakenly shot down Egyptian MiG-21 fighters providing air support.

Six-Day War (1967): Jordanian artillery mistakenly shelled Egyptian positions in Jerusalem due to poor coordination.

1. Korean War (1950–1953)

Both North Korea and China suffered from significant friendly fire during the conflict.

Chinese "Human Wave" Attacks: Due to poor communication between different units, Chinese forces sometimes fired on their own retreating soldiers during mass assaults.

North Korean Artillery (1950): North Korean guns, aiming at UN forces, accidentally shelled friendly infantry when firing over rough terrain.

1. Gulf of Tonkin Incident (1964)

While typically associated with U.S. involvement in Vietnam, North Vietnamese forces also experienced friendly fire.

Vietnamese Naval Misfire: North Vietnamese patrol boats mistakenly engaged their own supply ships, thinking they were American infiltrators.

1. Yemeni Civil War (2014–Present)

The multi-sided conflict in Yemen has seen many cases of misdirected strikes.

Houthi Missile Error (2019): Houthi rebels accidentally launched ballistic missiles at their own territory, killing allied militia members.

Saudi Coalition Bombing: The Saudi-led coalition has repeatedly bombed allied Yemeni government positions, causing significant casualties.

So they all dont care about their own?