US Military Aircraft Lost in Iraq

US Central Command confirmed the loss of a KC-135 Stratotanker in western Iraq during a military operation; rescue efforts are underway.

The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) announced the loss of a US KC-135 refueling aircraft in western Iraq during ongoing military operations. The US Army stated that the incident occurred in the airspace of a friendly country during 'Operation Wrath'. It clarified that two aircraft were involved: one crashed in western Iraq, while the other made a safe landing. CENTCOM emphasized that the crash was not due to hostile or friendly fire. Rescue efforts are currently underway.

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