Urgent: US Air Force Tanker Crashes in Iraq, Crew Fate Unknown
A US Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker refueling plane has crashed in Iraq, the military has confirmed. Search and rescue efforts are underway, with the status of the crew unknown.
Washington, DC - The U.S. military has reported that a KC-135 Stratotanker refueling aircraft has crashed in Iraq, with the fate of the crew currently unknown. The incident occurred on Tuesday evening local time near the city of Qaim, close to the border with Syria.
According to initial reports, the KC-135, which is used to refuel other aircraft in mid-air, was performing a routine operation when it went down for reasons that are still under investigation. Search and rescue teams have been deployed to the crash site, but details regarding the crew's status remain scarce.
{{IMAGE_PLACEHOLDER}}Source: The New York Times
