5 US service members killed in military aircraft crash over eastern Mediterranean Sea during training mission

Five U.S. service members were confirmed to have died when their military aircraft crashed over the eastern Mediterranean Sea on Saturday morning during a routine training mission, military officials said Sunday.

U.S. European Command (EUCOM) said the aircraft "suffered a mishap" and crashed into the sea during a routine air refueling mission. Search and rescue efforts began immediately, including nearby U.S. military aircraft and ships. All five service members on board the aircraft were determined to have died.

An investigation into the crash is underway, though military officials have said that there are no indications of any hostile activity involved.

President Biden said in a statement that he was mourning the loss of the five service members.