The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) announced on Saturday that a MIG warplane belonging to the Sudanese army was shot down in the eastern Nile region of the capital, Khartoum.
The incident, confirmed by the RSF’s official spokesman, has sent shockwaves through the country and raises concerns about escalating tensions between the military and the RSF.
Details surrounding the incident remain unclear, including the exact location of the crash and whether there were any casualties.
However, the RSF’s statement suggests it deliberately targeted the warplane, potentially marking a significant development in the ongoing power struggle between the two armed groups.
The Sudanese government has yet to comment on the incident.
Tensions between the military and the RSF have been simmering for months, with outbreaks of violence occasionally flaring up in Khartoum and other parts of the country.
The international community is likely to closely monitor developments in Sudan following this incident. The country has been struggling with economic hardship and political instability for years, and this latest development could further jeopardize the fragile peace process.
While details remain scarce, the shooting down of the Sudanese army MIG warplane is a worrying sign of escalating tensions in the country.