A Sudanese military plane crash near Khartoum resulted in over 20 fatalities, including military and civilian casualties. The crash, likely caused by technical issues, led to significant damage in a residential area and power outages. This event occurs amid ongoing conflict between the Sudanese army and the RSF, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis in the region.
A Sudanese military aircraft crashed in a residential area near Khartoum, reportedly killing over 20 individuals, including military officers and civilians. The incident occurred on Tuesday during takeoff from Wadi Seidna military airport, with initial reports suggesting that technical issues may have caused the crash. Major-General Bahr Ahmed, a senior commander, was among those confirmed dead.
Following the crash, the military acknowledged that both personnel and civilians lost their lives, although specific details were not provided. Authorities stated that the injured were transported to local hospitals and firefighting teams managed to suppress the flames at the site. Residents reported a loud explosion, which damaged nearby homes and led to power interruptions in the area.
The Karari Resistance Committee indicated that at least ten bodies were taken to al-Nao Hospital along with several injured. This tragic event coincides with ongoing military actions between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), which began after a power struggle between army Chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and RSF leader Mohamed Hamadan Daglo.
The army has made considerable progress in its offensive against the RSF in various regions, including the capital. Just prior to the crash, the RSF reportedly claimed responsibility for downing a Russian-made aircraft in Nyala, South Darfur. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres recently warned of potential escalation in the conflict as the RSF announced plans to form a competing government in regions they control.
This conflict has already resulted in tens of thousands of deaths and has displaced over 12 million people, contributing to a large-scale humanitarian crisis in Sudan.
The recent crash of a Sudanese military plane underscores the severe human cost of the ongoing conflict in Sudan, which has already resulted in widespread violence and humanitarian crises. With the military battling the RSF, the situation remains critical, further complicated by warnings from UN officials regarding possible escalations and government fragmentation.
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