A United States Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker military tanker aircraft was lost during a military operation in Iraq, the United States Central Command (CENTCOM) said.
According to the statement released by the military command, the incident occurred during Operation Epic Fury in airspace considered safe for US forces.
According to information from CENTCOM Two aircraft were involved in the incident. One crashed in western Iraq, while the second aircraft was able to land safely.
Military authorities emphasized that the accident was not caused by enemy fire or friendly fire. This excludes the possibility of an attack or a combat error for the time being.
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Search and rescue operations continue as military teams work to locate and provide assistance to the crew members.
In an official statement, the command asked for patience until further information can be confirmed.
“The United States Central Command is aware of the loss of a KC-135 aerial refueling aircraft. Additional information will be released as the situation evolves,” the statement said.
CENTCOM also emphasized that additional details will only be released after a full review of the facts to ensure transparency and show respect to the families of the soldiers involved.
Die Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker is one of the United States Air Force’s primary aerial refueling aircraft, enabling fighter jets, bombers and other military aircraft to significantly extend their operational reach during military operations.
To date, no official information has been released about possible victims or the causes of the incident. The case remains under investigation by US military authorities.
Source and images: CENTCOM. This content was created using AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
