On Thursday, March 12, a tragic incident occurred when a US Air Force refueling aircraft, a KC-135 Stratotanker, crashed in Iraq, leading to the deaths of four crew members, as reported by the US Central Command on Friday morning, March 13.
The aircraft was carrying six members at the time of the crash, which took place in friendly airspace during an operation known as Epic Fury.
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An official statement revealed that the investigation into the incident is ongoing. Notably, the crash was not attributed to either hostile or friendly fire.
Another aircraft was involved in the operation and managed to land safely following the event.
The identities of the fallen servicemembers are being withheld by the US military until 24 hours after their families have been informed.
In a declaration made by the Islamic Resistance in Iraq, a coalition of Iran- supported militant groups, it was asserted that they were responsible for the downing of the aircraft, which they stated was an action taken in defense of their nation's sovereignty and airspace.
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