US military announces loss of KC-135 refuelling aircraft in western Iraq

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By: Robert Dougherty
A United States Air Force KC-135 tanker over the Northern Territory during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025. Photo: SGT David Gibbs

The US military has announced the loss of a US KC-135 refuelling aircraft which crashed in western Iraq, amid ongoing rescue efforts.

The US military has announced the loss of a US KC-135 refuelling aircraft which crashed in western Iraq, amid ongoing rescue efforts.

“US Central Command is aware of the loss of a US KC-135 refuelling aircraft. The incident occurred in friendly airspace during Operation Epic Fury, and rescue efforts are ongoing,” according to the US Central Command.

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“Two aircraft were involved in the incident. One of the aircraft went down in western Iraq, and the second landed safely.

“This was not due to hostile fire or friendly fire.”

More information to follow.

Robert Dougherty

Robert Dougherty

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Robert is a senior journalist who has previously worked for Seven West Media in Western Australia, as well as Fairfax Media and Australian Community Media in New South Wales. He has produced national headlines, photography and videography of emergency services, business, community, defence and government news across Australia. Robert graduated with a Bachelor of Arts, Majoring in Public Relations and Journalism at Curtin University, attended student exchange program with Fudan University and holds Tier 1 General Advice certification for Kaplan Professional. Reach out via email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or via LinkedIn.
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