Sailor wounded during flight operations on US carrier

A US Navy sailor was injured during flight operations aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72) in the Arabian Sea, according to a statement from US Naval Forces Central Command, cited by CNN.

The incident occurred on March 25 and was not related to combat, the military said.

“A US Navy service member was injured aboard the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) during flight operations in the Arabian Sea on March 25. The injury is not combat-related and is not life-threatening. <...> The sailor was transported ashore for additional medical care and is in stable condition. The circumstances of the incident are under investigation. The Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group continues to conduct operations in support of Operation Rough Rider,” the statement said.

The United States Navy Fifth Fleet confirmed that the carrier strike group remains operational despite the incident.

The injury comes as the United States increases its military activity in the region amid ongoing tensions with Iran. Carrier strike groups remain central to US strategy, supporting air operations and maintaining a continuous presence along strategically important maritime routes.

By Tamilla Hasanova