Published 23:46 IST, October 21st 2024
Russia Probes Alleged Shoot-Down Of Cargo Jet In Sudan's Darfur Region
Russia investigates claimed shoot-down of cargo jet in Sudan's Darfur region
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Dubai: After the shooting down of a cargo jet in Sudan's Malha region, Russia on Monday stated that it is investigating the claimed shoot-down of a cargo jet by Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces in Darfur.
The message from Russia's Embassy in Khartoum came after videos circulated online suggesting a cargo jet had been downed in Sudan's Malha region in northern Darfur near the border with Chad.
The embassy's message said Russians may have been aboard the aircraft at the time.
Updated 23:46 IST, October 21st 2024