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Al Bawaba
27-04-2025
- General
- Al Bawaba
Death toll rises to 25 in massive explosion at Iran's Bandar Abbas port; over 1,100 injured
ALBAWABA- The death toll from the devastating explosion at Rajaei Port in Bandar Abbas, southern Iran, has climbed to 25, with more than 1,100 people reported injured, according to the latest figures provided by local authorities. Iranian government spokeswoman confirmed that 1,139 people have been wounded, while firefighters have managed to control most of the massive blaze. Local media released dramatic footage showing the widespread destruction at the strategic port. Footage circulating in the media shows Iran's Revolutionary Guard's Ilyushin planes dropping water over the massive fire in Bandar Abbas. The blaze remains so intense and widespread that emergency teams have yet to bring it under control. — Iran International English (@IranIntl_En) April 27, 2025 The explosion, which erupted early Saturday morning, drew immediate comparisons to the catastrophic 2020 Beirut blast, as scenes of heavy flames, widespread debris, and overwhelmed emergency services spread across social media. Despite intensive efforts, including water drops by Iran's Revolutionary Guard's Ilyushin aircraft, emergency teams have struggled to fully contain the inferno. Eyewitness videos showed the fire raging uncontrollably for hours, further complicating rescue and containment efforts. According to reports citing sources linked to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), the explosion involved sodium perchlorate, a highly combustible chemical used in manufacturing solid missile fuel, significantly escalating concerns over the nature of materials stored at the site. The massive blast has not only caused a tragic loss of life but also dealt a severe blow to one of Iran's most critical maritime hubs, raising serious questions about port safety protocols and the risks associated with military-grade material storage in civilian infrastructure zones.
Jordan Times
26-02-2025
- Politics
- Jordan Times
46 killed in Sudan plane crash in residential area
PORT SUDAN - Forty-six people were killed when a Sudanese military transport plane crashed into a residential neighbourhood on the outskirts of Khartoum, the regional government said Antonov aircraft went down on Tuesday night near Wadi Seidna air base, one of the army's largest military hubs in Omdurman, northwest of the army, which has been at war with the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) since April 2023, said the plane crashed during takeoff, killing and injuring both military personnel and civilians."After a final tally, the number of martyrs reached 46, with 10 injured," the Khartoum regional government's media office said in a army-aligned health ministry had previously reported at least 19 described hearing a loud explosion and seeing several homes damaged in the area. The crash also caused power outages in nearby ministry said emergency teams rushed injured civilians, including children, to a nearby hospital.A military source cited a technical malfunction as the cause of the crash, speaking to AFP on condition of anonymity because they were not authorised to comment to the advancesThe crash came a day after the RSF claimed responsibility for shooting down a Russian-made Ilyushin aircraft over Nyala, the capital of South DarfurThe paramilitary group said the plane was destroyed with its crew recent escalation follows significant advances by the army in central Sudan and the capital Khartoum in its multi-front offensive against the on Saturday, RSF signed a charter with allied political and armed groups in Nairobi, Kenya, paving the way for the formation of a parallel government in rebel-held April 2023, army chief Abdel Fattah Al Burhan and his former deputy and RSF commander Mohamed Hamadan Daglo, once allies, have been locked in a deadly power war, which has claimed tens of thousands of lives, erupted after a rift emerged between Burhan and Daglo over the future structure of the conflict has triggered one of the world's worst humanitarian disasters in recent memory, according to the United Nations. The fighting has devastated Khartoum and other major cities, displacing over 12 million, plunging the country into hunger and crippling critical infrastructure. Page 2
The National
26-02-2025
- Politics
- The National
Sudanese military aircraft crash near Khartoum kills at least 46
Civilian and military personnel killed as Russian-made Antonov crashes during take-off At least 46 people were killed when a Sudanese military transport plane crashed into a residential district on the outskirts of Khartoum, the local government said on Wednesday. It said the Russian-made Antonov aircraft went down on Tuesday night near Wadi Sayedna airbase, one of the army's largest military hubs in the capital's greater region. A technical malfunction has been cited as the most likely cause of the crash. The army said the plane crashed during take-off, killing and injuring military personnel and civilians. 'After a final tally, the number of martyrs reached 46, with 10 injured,' the Khartoum regional government's media office said in a statement. It said the crash caused a fire, which was put out. Witnesses described hearing a loud explosion and seeing several homes damaged near the crash, which also caused power cuts. A day earlier, the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, which have been at war with the armed forces since April 2023, claimed responsibility for shooting down a Russian-made Ilyushin aircraft over Nyala, the capital of South Darfur. The army has not commented. The war in Sudan is essentially a power struggle between army chief and de facto president Gen Abdel Fattah Al Burhan and his one-time ally RSF commander Gen Mohamed Dagalo. The conflict has claimed tens of thousands of lives and displaced at least 12 million people. It has also created a catastrophic humanitarian crisis, with 26 million people facing acute hunger and pockets of famine surfacing across the vast and resource-rich Afro-Arab nation. With additional reporting by AFP
Arab News
25-02-2025
- Politics
- Arab News
Officers killed in Sudan plane crash: military source
PORT SUDAN, Sudan: A Sudanese military plane crashed on Tuesday on the outskirts of the capital Khartoum, killing a number of officers and civilians, the army said, with pro-democracy activists saying at least 10 people were killed. In a statement released late Tuesday, the Sudanese army, at war with the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) since April 2023, said the plane crashed during takeoff from an air base, killing and injuring both military personnel and civilians. 'The injured have been taken to hospital, and firefighting teams managed to contain the blaze at the crash site,' the statement added. A military source had earlier told AFP that a technical malfunction was behind the crash of the Antonov aircraft. The crash took place near Wadi Seidna air base — one of the army's largest military hubs in Omdurman, part of greater Khartoum. The Karari Resistance Committee, part of a network of volunteers coordinating aid across Sudan, reported that 10 bodies and several injured people were brought to Al-Nao hospital in Omdurman. Witnesses reported damage to several homes in the neighborhood where the plane came down. Residents in northern Omdurman reported a loud explosion from the crash, which also caused power outages in several surrounding neighborhoods. A witness said the plane was flying southbound from northern Sudan when it crashed near the base. The incident comes a day after the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) claimed responsibility for downing a fighter jet in Nyala, the capital of South Darfur. In a statement sent to the media, the RSF said it shot down a Russian-made Ilyushin plane early on Monday morning, alleging that the plane was destroyed with its crew on board. The recent escalation follows significant advances by the army in central Sudan and the capital Khartoum in its multi-front offensive against the RSF. Since April 2023, army chief Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan and his former deputy and RSF commander Mohamed Hamadan Dagalo, once allies, have been locked in a brutal power struggle. The conflict, which has claimed tens of thousands of lives, erupted after a rift emerged between Burhan and Dagalo over the future structure of the government. The conflict has triggered one of the world's worst humanitarian disasters in recent memory, according to the UN.
Al Arabiya
25-02-2025
- Politics
- Al Arabiya
Officers killed in Sudan plane crash: Military source
A Sudanese military plane crashed on Tuesday on the outskirts of the capital Khartoum, killing a number of officers and civilians, the army said, with pro-democracy activists saying at least 10 people were killed. In a statement released late Tuesday, the Sudanese army, at war with the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) since April 2023, said the plane crashed during takeoff from an air base, killing and injuring both military personnel and civilians. 'The injured have been taken to hospital, and firefighting teams managed to contain the blaze at the crash site,' the statement added. A military source had earlier told AFP that a technical malfunction was behind the crash of the Antonov aircraft. The crash took place near Wadi Seidna air base - one of the army's largest military hubs in Omdurman, part of greater Khartoum. The Karari Resistance Committee, part of a network of volunteers coordinating aid across Sudan, reported that 10 bodies and several injured people were brought to Al-Nao hospital in Omdurman. Witnesses reported damage to several homes in the neighbourhood where the plane came down. Residents in northern Omdurman reported a loud explosion from the crash, which also caused power outages in several surrounding neighbourhoods. A witness said the plane was flying southbound from northern Sudan when it crashed near the base. The incident comes a day after the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) claimed responsibility for downing a fighter jet in Nyala, the capital of South Darfur. In a statement sent to the media, the RSF said it shot down a Russian-made Ilyushin plane early on Monday morning, alleging that the plane was destroyed with its crew on board. The recent escalation follows significant advances by the army in central Sudan and the capital Khartoum in its multi-front offensive against the RSF. Since April 2023, army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and his former deputy and RSF commander Mohamed Hamadan Daglo, once allies, have been locked in a brutal power struggle. The conflict, which has claimed tens of thousands of lives, erupted after a rift emerged between Burhan and Daglo over the future structure of the government. The conflict has triggered one of the world's worst humanitarian disasters in recent memory, according to the UN.
