Six US military personnel killed in tanker crash in Iraq

Six U.S. military personnel were killed in a refueling plane crash in Iraq, according to the Pentagon.

The incident occurred on a KC-135 tanker aircraft, which was involved in a refueling operation when it crashed. The crew members on board the plane have been identified as six individuals from various locations, including Alabama and Ohio.

A statement released by U.S. Central Command confirms that all six crew members were killed in the crash. The cause of the incident is currently under investigation.

The families of the victims have expressed their grief over the loss of their loved ones. One family member described one of the deceased as having a “million-dollar smile.”

The incident has been reported by multiple news sources, including The New York Times, 10TV, AP News, and Yahoo.

The U.S. military has released a statement confirming the incident and expressing condolences to the families of the victims.

Source: Google News World