Port sudan: A military cargo plane, identified as an Il-76, crashed in Sudan, resulting in the deaths of all crew members on board. The incident occurred as the plane attempted to land at Osman Digna Air Base in Port Sudan, a coastal city on the Red Sea.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, two military sources reported that the crash was caused by a technical malfunction. The first source mentioned that the malfunction was reported shortly before the crash, while the second source confirmed that all crew members aboard the plane were killed.

The agency did not provide specific details regarding the number of victims, the identities of the crew members, or the nature of the cargo on the plane. This tragic incident has taken place amid ongoing unrest in Sudan, where the Sudanese army and Rapid Support Forces are engaged in conflict. The strategic importance of Port Sudan as a city and port has increased significantly in the current situation.