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Il-76 Military Transport Reportedly Crashes Near Port Sudan, Crew Reported Dead

The account comes from unnamed military sources and remains unconfirmed pending official statements.

Overview

  • The aircraft went down on Tuesday during a landing attempt at Osman Digna airbase near the Red Sea city of Port Sudan, according to AFP.
  • Two military sources cited by AFP said the Il-76 experienced a technical malfunction before the crash.
  • Authorities have not released an official death toll or investigative findings, and details remain limited.
  • RIA Novosti relayed AFP’s reporting, and the Russian embassy in Sudan said preliminary information indicates no Russian citizens were among the crew.
  • Initial reports do not identify the operator of the aircraft or provide specifics on the number of people on board.