American KC-135 aircraft were damaged in an attack on a military base in Saudi Arabia. According to The New York Times, and 12 American servicemen were wounded. This is one of the most serious attacks on US forces during the war with Iran.
Damage to aircraft and wounded
According to The New York Times, at least two US military KC-135 refuelling aircraft were “heavily damaged” in an attack on an airbase in Saudi Arabia.
As a result of the attack, 12 US servicemen were wounded. The incident was one of the most serious violations of US defence in the entire period of the war with Iran.
The IRGC's statement and various estimates of damage
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced the destruction of one and damage to three US aircraft during a combined attack on the Prince Sultan Air Base.
American sources confirm the damage to two KC-135s, but do not report the complete destruction of the aircraft. The damage assessment is still ongoing.
Context.
Prince Sultan Air Base is a key facility for US operations in the Middle East. The war between the US and Iran is accompanied by attacks on military facilities and infrastructure.
The incident highlights the tensions in the region and the risks for US military units in the conflict zone.
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