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US Military Refueling Plane Crashes in Iraq Crew Status Unknown

A U.S. military KC-135 Stratotanker crashed in western Iraq near the Iraqi-Jordanian border on Thursday during Operation Epic Fury. While recovery efforts are underway and the crew’s status remains unknown, a second Stratotanker involved in the same incident sustained damage but landed safely. U.S. Central Command stated the crashes were not due to hostile or friendly fire, marking the fourth publicly acknowledged aircraft loss in the operation.

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John Q. Hosedrinker
Russo-Ukrainian War

NATO hails Ukraine’s successful Operation Spider’s Web, estimating significant Russian aircraft losses

NATO assesses Ukraine’s Operation Spider’s Web, targeting Russian strategic aircraft, as highly successful, citing damage to at least 40 aircraft, including the near-total destruction of 10-13. This represents a significant reduction, approximately 34%, in Russia’s long-range missile-carrying aircraft capabilities. While some damaged planes may provide parts, the attack severely limits Russia’s capacity for strategic airstrikes. The operation also underscores Ukraine’s ability to strike deep within Russian territory.

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