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A KC-135 Stratotanker crashed in western Iraq during ongoing US military operations in the region. According to United States Central Command, the incident involved two aircraft, one of which landed safely while the other went down.
US KC-135 Refueling Aircraft Crashes in Western Iraq Amid Regional Tensions
Washington: Amid ongoing tensions in West Asia, a US military aircraft has crashed in Iraq. The US military said on Thursday that the accident occurred while the aircraft was part of an ongoing military operation in the region. Relief and rescue operations are underway, and the cause of the accident is being investigated.
According to US Central Command, the crashed aircraft was a KC-135 Stratotanker, which is used to refuel other fighter jets mid-air. The aircraft crashed in western Iraq.
Officials stated that two aircraft were involved in the accident. One of the aircraft managed to land safely, while the other crashed. The military has currently described the incident as an accident and stated that preliminary investigations have not confirmed enemy or allied fire.
The US military command, United States Central Command, stated that a rescue operation was immediately launched after the crash. Officials also stated that more information related to the incident will be shared as the situation becomes clearer.
A US official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the second aircraft involved in the incident was also a KC-135 tanker. The military is currently conducting a detailed investigation into the condition of the crew members and the cause of the accident.
This is the fourth such incident publicly acknowledged during US military operations against Iran. Last week, the US military confirmed that three F-15E Strike Eagle fighter jets were accidentally shot down by Kuwaiti allied forces.
However, in that incident, all six crew members managed to eject safely and were found in stable condition after rescue.
According to the US Department of Defense, the Pentagon, seven US soldiers have been killed so far in the ongoing conflict with Iran. In addition, approximately 140 soldiers have been injured, eight of whom are reported to be in critical condition.
Amidst the ever-escalating military tensions in West Asia, such incidents are further increasing instability in the region. The US military is currently conducting a detailed investigation into the accident and its causes are likely to be revealed in the coming days.
