Military
Six Airmen Killed as KC-135 Crashes in Iraq
All six crew members of a U.S. Air Force KC-135 aerial refueling aircraft were killed when the plane went down in western Iraq during Operation Epic Fury, the U.S. military campaign against Iran.
Key Takeaways
- Six Air Force crew members killed when KC-135 tanker crashed in western Iraq during Operation Epic Fury
- Crash was not caused by hostile or friendly fire; investigation is ongoing
- Total Operation Epic Fury combat deaths now at 13 with approximately 140 wounded
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