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Pentagon confirms incident was not caused by hostile or friendly fire as investigation begins.
A US KC-135 military refueling aircraft has crashed in western Iraq, while another aircraft involved in the same operation landed safely, according to US Central Command (CENTCOM), which oversees American military operations in the Middle East.
In a statement, CENTCOM said the crash was not the result of hostile fire or friendly fire, though the exact cause of the incident remains unclear. Authorities have not yet released information regarding casualties.
The KC-135 Stratotanker, a key aerial refueling aircraft used by the US Air Force for more than six decades, usually operates with a three-person crew consisting of a pilot, a copilot and a boom operator responsible for mid-air refueling operations. Some missions may also include a navigator, and the aircraft is capable of carrying up to 37 passengers.
The incident comes amid rising regional tensions linked to the conflict involving Iran. Earlier in the war, three US F-15E fighter jets were mistakenly shot down by Kuwaiti forces, although all six crew members managed to eject safely.
US authorities say an investigation is underway to determine the circumstances surrounding the crash.
Source: Newstimehub
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