Russia Launches Investigation Into Reports of Cargo Jet Shot Down in Sudan
Earlier on Monday, Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) claimed they shot down a cargo jet in the western region of Darfur. The Associated Press (AP) reported that footage recorded by mobile phone appeared to show debris while RSF fighters displayed what is believed to be identity documents found from the crashed aircraft.
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 Probes Allegations of Cargo Jet Shoot-Down by Sudan's Rapid Support Forces in Darfur
Russian diplomats are investigating claims of a cargo jet shoot-down by Sudan's Rapid Support Forces in Darfur, with potential Russian casualties.
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
Russia says it is investigating the claimed shoot-down of a cargo plane by Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces
Russia says it is investigating the claimed shoot-down of a cargo plane by Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces
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.
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.
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A Russian cargo plane has been shot down in Sudan, rebel forces claim. The Ilyushin IL-76 is said to have crashed and burst into flames in the country's far western reaches of Darfur. Sudanese rebels from the Rapid Support Forces claim they targeted the aircraft for aiding the Sudanese military.
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