Russian 'Mercenaries Killed' after Plane Shot Down by Putin's Africa Allies
The downing of a plane with Russians onboard in Sudan appears to have been an accident during a bout of "friendly fire."
Cargo plane shot down in Sudan, Russian nationals possibly on board
Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) claimed to have shot down a cargo plane in Darfur, with speculation that Russian nationals may have been on board.
Russians feared dead after plane shot down in Sudan
The Russian embassy in Sudan says it is investigating reports that a cargo plane with Russian crew was shot down in Darfur, a key battle ground in the civil war between the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
Russia investigates the claimed shoot-down of a cargo jet in Sudan's Darfur region
Russia says it is investigating the claimed shoot-down of a cargo jet by Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces in Darfur
Russia Launches Investigation Into Reports of Cargo Jet Shot Down in Sudan
Russia on Monday announced it is investigating reports of a cargo jet being shot down in Sudan by fighters from a paramilitary force. Earlier on Monday, Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) claimed they shot down a cargo jet in the western region of Darfur.
Sudan rebels ‘shoot down own plane with Russians onboard’
However, the attack appears to be a case of mistaken identity as evidence from the crash site suggests the plane was linked to an effort by the United Arab Emirates to arm the rebels in the civil war.
Russia investigates claims of cargo jet shot down in Sudan
Sudan's paramilitary said they shot down the jet, with footage from the crash site linking it to the United Arab Emirates.View on euronews
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