There are reports that ISIS has shot down a U.S. warplane, and that the crew had been killed. It was reportedly shot down near Anbar. Yet, MSNBC’s Cal Perry said it’s unknown if this was a jet fighter or an unmanned drone. We’ll keep you updated.
BREAKING: #ISIS Amaq news agency says that the crew of the #US warplane they shot down is dead pic.twitter.com/OLeMCzWD5C
— Conflict News (@Conflicts) July 25, 2016
Amaq news agency claims "US Warplane" downed in Anbar province #Iraq. Unclear if claim is in regard to manned fighter or UAV.
— Cal Perry (@calmsnbc) July 25, 2016
UPDATE: U.S. CENTCOM denies ISIS shot down a U.S. warplane, says all aircraft are account for.
There is no truth to reports of ISIL downing a US aircraft near Anbar. All US & Coalition aircraft accounted for at this time @CJTFOIR
— U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) July 25, 2016