Sudanese Military Plane Crash Kills 46 in Omdurman

The Antonov aircraft crashed during takeoff, killing military officers, civilians, and children, with investigations ongoing into the cause.

A Sudanese military Antonov plane crashed in Omdurman, near the Wadi Sayidna air base, killing at least 46 people, including women, children, and senior military officers.
The crash occurred during takeoff and caused significant damage to homes in the densely populated Karrari district, with 10 others injured.
Officials have cited technical failure as the likely cause, though the exact reason remains under investigation by the Sudanese military.
The crash highlights Sudan's poor aviation safety record and comes during a prolonged civil conflict between the military and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
The ongoing war in Sudan, which began in 2023, has caused extensive devastation, with tens of thousands killed and millions displaced.