US Military Aircraft KC-135 Crash in Iraq With 5 Crew Aboard
Amid the US-Iran war, comes the breaking news of a crash of a US Air Force aircraft in Iraq, confirmed by the United States Central Command.
The aircraft was carrying five crew members. The crash led to a rescue operation in western Iraq, where the incident took place.
US Military Aircraft Crash
The US military aircraft that crashed recently was a KC-135 aerial tanker. It was mainly used by the US military to replenish fuel for fighter jets and other aircraft for long-range missions.
The responsibility for this attack is taken by an Iran-backed Islamic group functioning in Iraq.
According to Reuters, the US Military stated that hostile action was not the sole reason for the crash.
Two Aircraft Involved in the Incident: Says the US Central Command
The US Central Command recently reported an incident involving two aircraft. One landed safely, whereas the other crashed over Western Iraq.
Pointing to the US military campaign against Iran, the command stated that the incident happened in a friendly airspace during Operation Epic Fury.
Following the crash, rescue teams began working. As events developed, a US official—remaining anonymous—stated that the second aircraft, which crashed, was also a KC-135 tanker.
More Facts on US Plane Crash To Come Soon
Speaking on the issue, Central Command also said that as the situation develops, more facts about the air crash will come to light.
They ask for patience to gather more details and bring clarity to service members' families.
Iran-Backed Group Claims Responsibility for Shooting Down US Refuelling Aircraft
An Iraq-backed group has claimed responsibility for shooting down the US KC-135 refuelling aircraft, stating a necessary move to defend the country’s sovereignty and airspace.
Brief Key Facts About KC-135, the Crashed US Military Plane
- Boeing, one of the world’s major aerospace and defence companies, manufactured the KC-135 in the 1950s and early 1960s.
- As a result of this manufacturing, the aircraft served as a central component of the US military's refuelling fleet for an extended period.
- Its role was crucial, as it enabled US aircraft to extend their missions without refuelling.
- Furthermore, according to Associated Press, the KC-135 became the fourth aircraft to have crashed during the war between the United States and Iran.
- Just last week, this conflict saw further losses, as three American fighter jets were accidentally shot down by friendly Kuwaiti fire, an event confirmed by the US military.
Six Crew Members on F-15E Strike Are Safe: US Officials
According to US officials, the six crew members aboard the F-15E Strike Eagle were safely evacuated and are now in stable condition following the rescue operation.
A report has stated that, since the beginning of the conflict, seven American soldiers have died in combat against Iran.
Six of the seven soldiers died when an Iranian drone struck the operations centre at Kuwait’s civilian port.
The seventh soldier died after sustaining serious injuries during an attack on Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia, which followed the earlier incident in Kuwait.
Earlier, the Pentagon reported injuries to 140 US service members during the conflict, with one service member being seriously wounded in the most recent events.
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