March 13, 2026
KC-135 tanker crashes in western Iraq after midair incident during Operation Epic Fury
A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker has crashed in western Iraq following an incident involving a second aircraft during Operation Epic Fury, U.S. Central Command confirmed. Rescue efforts are ongoing. CENTCOM stated the crash "was not due to hostile fire or friendly fire," though details surroundi...
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