US Air Force Refuelling Plane Crash in Iraq Under Investigation
A US Air Force refuelling plane crashed in western Iraq during a military operation against Iran. The incident, which did not involve hostile or friendly fire, led to a rescue operation. The US Central Command, responsible for Middle East operations, confirmed one KC-135 aircraft landed safely while the other went down.
- Country:
- United States
A US Air Force refuelling aircraft, involved in operations against Iran, crashed in western Iraq, prompting immediate rescue efforts, the US military reported on Thursday.
The US Central Command clarified that this incident did not result from hostile or friendly fire. Two KC-135 refuelling planes were part of the operation; one managed to land safely while the other crashed.
US Central Command oversees operations in the Middle East and confirmed the crash location, highlighting the ongoing risks faced by military personnel in the region.
ALSO READ
-
U.S. Military Aircraft Crash in Iraq Highlights Operational Risks
-
Drone Assault Injures Six French Soldiers in Iraq
-
US Refueling Plane Goes Down in Iraq Amid Ongoing Operations
-
US military says a refuelling aircraft went down in Iraq and rescue efforts are underway, a second aircraft landed safely, reports AP.
-
U.S. Military Aircraft Goes Down in Iraq
Google News