The US European Command (EUCOM) reported that an American military aircraft crashed in the eastern Mediterranean following a “mishap” during training operations. The specific type of plane and its origin were not disclosed.
While the fate of the crew remains undisclosed, EUCOM emphasized that the incident was solely related to training, with no indications of hostile activity. An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the training incident.
The United States had deployed a carrier strike group to the region to prevent the Israel-Hamas conflict from escalating into a broader regional crisis.
EUCOM’s statement assured that the crash was unrelated to any hostile engagement.
In response to the recent Israel-Hamas conflict, the US had reinforced its military presence in the area, deploying assets like the USS Gerald R Ford aircraft carrier and additional warships.
