Rescue operations under way after US refuelling plane crashes in Iraq
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.
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