On October 21, rebels in Sudan shot down an IL-76 plane carrying Russians, who were probably carrying weapons to them.
Points of attention
- Rebels in Sudan shot down an IL-76 cargo plane carrying Russians, sparking a tragic event in war-torn Darfur.
- The plane, chartered by the UAE and based in Kyrgyzstan, was reportedly carrying aid to Chad when it was shot down, possibly due to 'friendly fire'.
- The involvement of Russian crew members, including the chief engineer Viktor Granov, raises questions about the circumstances surrounding the crash.
- The incident adds to the ongoing complexities in Sudan, following a military coup and power struggles among generals, including those linked to Russian mercenaries and Ukrainian involvement.
- The crash site in Darfur highlights the intense conflict and instability in the region, emphasizing the urgent need for resolutions to prevent further tragedies.
Rebels in Sudan shot down a plane with Russians on board
Il-76 cargo plane was shot down in Sudan. Presumably, there were Russians on board.
One of the dead is the chief engineer of Airline Transport Incorporation FZC Viktor Granov.
This was reported by the Russian propaganda agency TASS with reference to the Russian Embassy. Now the agency is investigating the circumstances of the incident with the downed plane in Sudan.
Other Russian mass media also write about the wreckage of the plane.
Rebels from the previously pro-government paramilitary organization Rapid Response Forces claimed responsibility for the downing of the board.
The situation is complicated by the fact that the crash site is located in war-torn Darfur.
Also, the mass media write that the plane was chartered by the UAE, and it was based in Bishkek, at the international airport "Manas". Aid sent from the UAE to Chad was probably on board, but the plane was shot down by "friendly fire".
What is happening in Sudan
In 2021, there was a coup in the country, after which it was ruled by a council consisting of generals.
One of them is General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, head of the armed forces and de facto president of the country. Another of his deputy and commander of the Rapid Reaction Force (SBR) is General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, also known as Hemetti.
On April 15, 2023, fighting began in the capital of Sudan, Khartoum, and other areas, which were the result of a power struggle in the military leadership.
Mercenaries of the Russian PMC "Wagner" were in Sudan. Two days after the Wagnerites delivered a large batch of weapons there, they were attacked. CNN wrote that the Ukrainian special services could be behind the attack on the Wagner PMC mercenaries.
Later, the GUR confirmed the involvement of Ukraine in operations against PVK "Wagner" in Sudan.
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