46 Killed in Military Plane Crash Near Khartoum Air Base, Sudan

An Antonov military aircraft crashed during takeoff from Wadi Seidna airbase in Omdurman yesterday, resulting in the tragic deaths of 46 individuals, including Major-General Bahr Ahmed and civilians. The crash caused significant damage to homes and led to power outages in the residential area. This incident took place against the backdrop of Sudan's enduring civil war between the military and RSF since April 2023, displacing 12 million people and claiming thousands of lives. Recent military progress has been noted against RSF in Khartoum and central Sudan.