A Sudanese military aircraft tragically crashed in a residential neighborhood in Omdurman, resulting in at least 46 fatalities and injuring 10 others, according to state media reports.
Sudan Military Plane Crash Claims Many Lives in Omdurman
Sudan Military Plane Crash Claims Many Lives in Omdurman
Tragic incident leaves 46 dead and multiple injured in residential area amidst ongoing conflict.
The Russian-made Antonov aircraft crashed shortly after taking off from the military's Wadi Seidna air base on Tuesday evening. While the exact cause of the crash remains uncertain, military sources suggest a possible technical failure. The incident occurs in the wake of escalating tensions as the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), embroiled in a fierce conflict with the army, claimed to have downed a fighter jet in South Darfur just a day prior.
The on-going civil war in Sudan, ignited in April 2023, has already devastated the country, claiming thousands of lives and displacing around 12 million people. Emergency services rushed injured civilians, including children, to local hospitals following the disaster. Reports indicate that among the deceased was a high-ranking army officer, and numerous homes were damaged with loud explosions heard upon impact.
The conflict has led to a divided Sudan, with the army holding the north and east regions while the RSF controls much of Darfur and parts of the south. In recent developments, the army has made gains in retaking areas in and around Khartoum from the RSF.
The on-going civil war in Sudan, ignited in April 2023, has already devastated the country, claiming thousands of lives and displacing around 12 million people. Emergency services rushed injured civilians, including children, to local hospitals following the disaster. Reports indicate that among the deceased was a high-ranking army officer, and numerous homes were damaged with loud explosions heard upon impact.
The conflict has led to a divided Sudan, with the army holding the north and east regions while the RSF controls much of Darfur and parts of the south. In recent developments, the army has made gains in retaking areas in and around Khartoum from the RSF.
