A United States military plane has crashed in Iraq during Operation Epic Fury in the Middle East, the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said.
CENTCOM, which oversees operations in the Middle East, said that two aircraft were involved in the incident, with one crashing in western Iraq and the other landing safely.
It added that the incident was not caused by hostile or friendly fire, and that rescue efforts were ongoing.
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CENTCOM said that the crash occurred over friendly airspace. It has not yet identified the individuals involved in the incident.
“We ask for continued patience to gather additional details and provide clarity for the families of service members,” it said.
The KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft requires at least three crew members – a pilot, co-pilot and boom operator, according to the U.S. Air Force. It provides aerial refueling support to the Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps and allied nation aircraft.
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