A report released Monday by the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) provides an assessment of the material costs associated with the US military campaign against Iran, known as Operation Epic Fury. According to the agency, at least 81 US military aircraft—a category encompassing both fighter jets and unmanned drones—have been either destroyed or sustained damage since the operation began on February 28.

The CBO report places the total financial burden of these specific equipment losses at between $1.9 billion and $3.3 billion. This figure represents the estimated replacement or repair costs as of August 1. The document highlights the escalating economic consequences of the conflict, which involves both US and Israeli forces. While the report focuses on the budgetary impact of equipment attrition, it does not provide a detailed breakdown of the specific operational theaters or the nature of the incidents that led to the damage or loss of the aircraft. The findings underscore the high-intensity nature of the ongoing military engagement and the significant logistical strain placed on US military assets in the region.