TAMPA, Florida. U.S. Central Command announced Sunday that three American service members died in action and five others sustained serious wounds during Operation Epic Fury.
The update, released as of 9:30 a.m. ET on March 1, 2026, states that several additional personnel suffered minor shrapnel injuries and concussions. Those service members are now in the process of returning to duty.
Major combat operations remain underway, and the U.S. response effort continues. Officials described the situation as fluid. Out of respect for the families, the command will not release further details, including the identities of those killed, until 24 hours after next of kin notification.
This information comes directly from the official U.S. Central Command statement posted on its website and shared via its verified account. No additional details on the specific incident have been released at this time.
Operation Epic Fury launched on February 28, 2026, at the direction of the President of the United States.
Our thoughts and prayers remain with the families and fellow service members affected by these losses. Updates will be provided as more confirmed information becomes available from official sources.
