The U.S. Department of Defense announced in a statement today, Sunday, that five American soldiers were killed when a plane carrying them fell into the Mediterranean Sea during a training exercise while refueling. The U.S. military command in Europe stated that search and rescue operations started immediately after the incident, with American military aircraft and ships in the vicinity participating. The incident is under investigation to determine its causes. The command responsible for U.S. military operations in Europe and parts of the Middle East reported the incident yesterday, Saturday. They added that the names of the victims would not be disclosed until their relatives had been notified. President Joe Biden expressed condolences in a statement issued today, Sunday.
Death of 5 American Soldiers in Mediterranean Plane Crash
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