U.S. Central Command, which oversees the Middle East, said the crash in western Iraq on Thursday followed an unspecified incident involving two aircraft in "friendly airspace" and that the other plane landed safely. The crash brings the U.S. death toll in Operation Epic Fury to at least 13 service members, with the seven others killed in combat.
Central Command is aware of the loss of a US KC-135 refueling aircraft. The incident involved two aircraft operating in friendly airspace in support of Epic Fury. One aircraft went down in western Iraq, while a second unidentified aircraft landed safely. The aircraft loss was not due to hostile fire or friendly fire.
A US military refueling aircraft crashed in western Iraq on Thursday, in an incident US Central Command said involved another aircraft but was not the result of hostile or friendly fire. The United States has surged a large number of aircraft into the Middle East to take part in operations against Iran.
Tonight, Hezbollah launched over a hundred rockets across the border into northern Israel. This is the largest barrage that we have seen since they got involved in the war. I just spoke with a senior IDF official who says the Israelis, following this rocket fire, are now striking Hezbollah positions in Lebanon.
A dedicated NYPD officer and decorated Army veteran, he spent his career protecting others ... His life is a powerful reminder of the extraordinary sacrifices made by our National Guard members, who balance their roles as citizens, first responders, and soldiers.
The NYPD mourns the loss of Police Officer Sorffly Davius, noting that he died as a result of a medical episode while deployed to Kuwait in support of Operation Epic Fury. The post also stated that Davius served with the 42nd Infantry Division of the U.S. Army National Guard and had risen to the rank of major.
It has been reported to me that several American soldiers have been taken prisoner. But the Americans claim that they have been killed in action. Despite their futile efforts, the truth is not something they can hide for too long.
I stand before you today with one unmistakable message about Operation Epic Fury. America is winning decisively, devastatingly, and without mercy.
The first hours of the operation included precision munitions launched from air, land, and sea. Additionally, CENTCOM's Task Force Scorpion Strike employed low-cost one-way attack drones for the first time in combat.
