Sudanese Military Aircraft Crash Death Toll Rises Amid Intensifying Civil War
The death toll of a military plane crash in Sudan has climbed to at least 46, as fighting escalates between the army and RSF.
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The crash highlights ongoing concerns about the safety of the country's aging military aircraft.
At least 46 dead in military plane crash
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Aircraft crashes are common in Sudan, mostly because of the country’s poor aviation safety record.
Death Toll in Sudan Military Plane Crash Rises to 46
Epoch Times·2M·Mixed ReliableThis source has a mixed track record—sometimes accurate but also prone to bias, sensationalism, or incomplete reporting.RightThis outlet favors right-wing views.A military victory in Khartoum would likely just move the war into a new chapter, creating a de facto partition of Sudan into military- and RSF-run zones.
Sudan's military is making advances to retake the capital. What's changing in the nearly 2-year war?
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The conflict has devastated large parts of Sudan - including Khartoum and Omdurman - with thousands of people killed and about 12 million displaced.
Sudan military plane crashes in Omdurman killing more than 40
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The war has intensified in recent months, with the military making steady advances against the RSF in Khartoum and elsewhere in the country.
19 killed in Sudan military plane crash after aircraft's takeoff
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The fighting has wrecked urban areas and has been marked by atrocities including mass rape and ethnically motivated killings that amount to war crimes and crimes against humanity, especially in the western region of Darfur, according to the United Nations and international rights groups.
A Sudan Military Plane Crashes, Killing at Least 19 People
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Summary
A Sudanese military Antonov aircraft crashed during takeoff from Wadi Sayidna airbase, killing at least 46 and injuring 10. The crash occurred in Omdurman, causing significant property damage and raising safety concerns amid ongoing civil war, which has intensified with military advances against the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The RSF responded by establishing a parallel government, signaling increasing fragmentation in Sudan's governance. The war, ongoing since April 2023, has claimed over 20,000 lives and displaced millions. The crash adds to Sudan's troubled aviation safety record as investigations continue into the cause.
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A Sudanese military aircraft crashed in Omdurman, resulting in at least 46 fatalities and multiple injuries, marking it as one of the deadliest aviation incidents in recent Sudanese history.
The aircraft reportedly crashed while taking off from a military base and was potentially carrying high-ranking officers; however, the military has not confirmed this information.
Sudan's ongoing civil war, intensified since 2023, has compromised the nation's aviation safety and has led to numerous civilian casualties amid military confrontations.
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