A U.S. military refueling aircraft crashed in western Iraq on Thursday, March 12. The incident happened around 2 pm Eastern Time. Four crew members on board have been confirmed dead.
The aircraft involved was a U.S. KC-135 refueling plane. Six crew members were aboard the flight when it went down.
Rescue efforts are ongoing to locate any additional survivors or account for the remaining crew. The exact circumstances surrounding the crash are not yet known.
U.S. military officials are investigating the incident. They are working to determine the cause of the crash.
The location of the crash was western Iraq. The region is an active area for military operations.
The U.S. military confirmed the loss of the aircraft. Further details will be released as the investigation progresses.