The attack on Prince Sultan Air Base brings the total number of tankers damaged during Operation Epic Fury to six, with a seventh destroyed in the mid-air incident that claimed the lives of six crew members.

Five U.S. Air Force refueling planes ​were struck and ‌damaged on the ground at Prince Sultan ​air base in ​Saudi Arabia, the Wall ⁠Street Journal reported ​on Friday, citing two ​U.S. officials.

The event represents a precursor step toward validating capabilities essential for the B-21's long-range, penetrating strike role.

A senior United States Air Force official has warned that Boeing must resolve persistent technical problems with its KC-46 aerial refueling tanker before the military will consider placing additional

"The incident was not due to hostile fire or friendly fire," the release said, adding that rescue efforts are ongoing.

Five US Air Force KC-135 tankers damaged in a surprise Iranian missile strike on the Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia.

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