Summary
A US military refueling plane, a KC-135 Stratotanker, crashed in western Iraq. Rescue operations are ongoing, and the cause of the crash did not involve any direct attacks. The crew's condition is not yet clear.
Key Facts
- A US KC-135 Stratotanker refueling plane crashed in western Iraq.
- The crash did not involve hostile or friendly fire.
- The aircraft was involved in US military operations in the region.
- The KC-135 can refuel planes midair, extending their mission range.
- It typically has a crew of 3-5 people.
- The crew's safety status is currently unknown.
- The US military has lost at least four aircraft in the recent Middle East conflict.
- The KC-135 was built by Boeing and has been used since the 1950s and 60s.
