"Four of the five had virtually no damage, and are already back in service," said Trump on a Truth Social post. "One had slightly more damage, but will be in the air shortly." The attack followed an incident on Thursday, where two KC-135 refueling planes collided, resulting in one aircraft crashing to the ground. KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft of the 92nd Air Refueling Wing currently operating out of Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, wait for the approach of two US Air Force F-35 Lightning II aircraft, June 16, 2022. All six crew members ejected from the aircraft safely and were recovered in stable condition.

Source: Wall Street Journal March 15, 2026 06:06 UTC