News|US-Israel war on IranUS military announces rescue effort after fuelling aircraft crashes in IraqNo deaths have been reported so far, but the military said the crash involved two aircraft, one of which landed safely.
The United States has confirmed the crash of a KC-135 refueling aircraft in western Iraq during joint military operations. The incident took place in friendly airspace as part of Operation Epic Fury, and rescue operations are currently underway.
The United States has confirmed the crash of a KC-135 refueling aircraft in western Iraq during joint military operations. The incident took place in friendly airspace as part of Operation Epic Fury, and rescue operations are currently underway.
According to a statement from the US Central Command, which manages military operations in the Middle East, the crash involved two planes, with the second aircraft landing safely. The crash was not attributed to hostile or friendly fire.
Prior to this incident, the US military reported casualties and injuries among service members engaged in the ongoing military campaign. Seven service members have died, and 140 have been wounded, with eight sustaining severe injuries.
The United States has confirmed the crash of a KC-135 refueling aircraft in western Iraq during joint military operations.
The crash on Thursday marks another incident following the start of operations against Iran on February 28. Earlier, on March 1, three US F-15E Strike Eagles were mistakenly shot down by Kuwaiti air defenses, although all personnel ejected safely and were recovered in stable condition.
Since the conflict began, an estimated 1,348 Iranians and 15 Israelis have been killed, alongside 17 individuals in neighboring Gulf states due to regional violence.
Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.
