Corroborated · United Arab Emirates, United Arab Emirates (approximate) ·
Two Telegram OSINT channels, ME Observer and WarFront Witness, report US Air Force tankers (KC-135R and KC-46A) refuelling F-35C and F-16C fighters in the skies over the United Arab Emirates. The posts rely on photographs said to have been recorded by local residents and do not confirm the date beyond the day of posting. The posts differ only in which tanker and fighter types they name.
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Corroborated: 2 independent sources.
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| Detail | Reported | Reported by | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Place | United Arab Emirates | ME Observer (Telegram); @wfwitness (Telegram) | Reported by 2 independent origins |
| Who did it | US Air Force | ME Observer (Telegram); @wfwitness (Telegram) | Reported by 2 independent origins |
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