A devastating military plane crash occurred on 25 February 2025, in Omdurman Sudan, resulting in loss of at least 46 lives. Incident involved a Sudanese military Antonov aircraft that crashed during takeoff from Wadi Seidna Air Base located about 22 kilometers north of Khartoum. Plane which was on a military mission crashed into a residential area in the Karrari district causing widespread destruction and injuring 10 others.
Details Of The Crash
• Aircraft Type and Mission: Aircraft involved was an Antonov military transport plane. It was carrying several high-ranking officers including Major-General Bahr Ahmed a senior commander in the Bahri military area who was among those killed in the crash.
• Cause of the Crash: Military sources have attributed the crash to a technical malfunction, although specific details about the nature of the fault are not yet available.
• Impact on people: At least five people were reported killed in the crash, which had a serious effect on local population. Nearby areas experienced severe damage and power disruptions as a result of the jet wreckage strewn across residential homes.
Background and More General Situation
Crash happened in midst of a war that has been going on in Sudan since April 2023 between paramilitary Rapid Support Forces RSF and Sudanese Armed Forces. Tens of thousands of people have died and millions have been displaced as a result of this conflict worsening the nation's humanitarian catastrophe.
The incident serves as a reminder of the dangers and difficulties of Sudan military operations encounter during this fight. One of the biggest military installations in Omdurman Wadi Seidna Air Base is where incident happened. It has been crucial to military operations and evacuations during crisis. Crash highlights need for improved safety protocols and conflict resolution initiatives by contributing to growing humanitarian issues in Sudan.
