Tragedy struck U.S. forces operating in the Middle East after a KC-135 refueling aircraft crashed in western Iraq following a mid-air incident with another aircraft. According to U.S. Central Command, the crash occurred Thursday afternoon during an aerial operation. Four of the six service members aboard the aircraft were confirmed killed, while rescue efforts continued for the remaining crew members. Officials reported that the second aircraft involved landed safely and that the crash was not the result of hostile or friendly fire.

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