Reports from Sudan indicate that a military fighter plane has crashed near the capital city of Khartoum in Omdurman.
The cause of the crash, whether it was due to being shot down or a technical failure, remains unclear.
Videos circulating on social media show the aircraft engulfed in flames before plummeting to the ground. Additionally, separate footage captures two pilots descending from the plane using parachutes.
Military plane crashed in Sudan
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The aircraft crashed near the city of Omdurman near the capital Khartoum, Al Hadath reported. A video appeared on social networks of how 2 pilots, who managed to eject, descend by parachute. pic.twitter.com/DfuwsXWrHx
In another video, an injured man dressed in army uniform appears disoriented and is seen in the back of a car, seemingly held captive by armed individuals who are celebrating.
Local residents in the area have reported intense fighting, which has occurred on the second day of a ceasefire intended to reduce clashes, although it has not fully ceased the hostilities.
The ceasefire aims to facilitate the delivery of much-needed aid to the region, but its effectiveness has been limited thus far. Humanitarian workers are awaiting security permits and guarantees to commence their operations.