A U.S. Air Force refueler crashed in Iraq on Thursday following an apparent accident involving the KC-135 tanker and another aircraft, military officials said in a news release.
U.S. Central Command, which oversees military operations in the Middle East, said its brief statement that the second aircraft landed safely and that “rescue efforts are ongoing.” The statement does not disclose whether there are confirmed fatalities, saying, “We ask for continued patience to gather additional details and provide clarity for the families of service members.”
