U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker Incident in Central Asia

CENTCOM released a statement regarding an operational incident involving a KC-135 Stratotanker aerial refueling aircraft. The aircraft experienced a technical malfunction during a routine mission. The crew safely landed the aircraft at a pre-designated regional airfield without injuries.

Date: April 2, 2026

Location: Central Asia, Uzbekistan

Conflict: None

Category: airstrike

Severity: MEDIUM

Source: U.S. Central Command

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