Six US service members killed in military plane crash in Iraq

A U.S. military refueling plane, a KC-135, crashed in Iraq, killing all six American service members on board. The Pentagon confirmed the incident and the number of fatalities.

Officials have begun identifying the deceased, including Captain Ariana Savino. A friend paid tribute to Savino, and a report mentioned a father of twins was among those killed.

The cause of the crash is under investigation. The U.S. military provided an update on the incident but has not released further details.