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Sudanese military downs drone launched by paramilitary forces at the main airport, officials say
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Sudanese military downs drone launched by paramilitary forces at the main airport, officials say

The Seattle Times·YASSIR ABDALLA The Associated Press·28 days ago
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SHENDI, Sudan (AP) — A drone launched by Sudan ‘s paramilitary forces targeted the airport in the capital of Khartoum on Monday but was shot down before it could hit the target, airport officials said. It was the latest attack in the deadly war in Sudan, now in its fourth year, which has pushed the country to the brink. The attack came just days after the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces killed at least five people in a drone attack that hit a civilian vehicle on the outskirts of Khartoum on Saturday. The airport officials said the drone launched on Monday was shot down by Sudan’s air defenses as it approached the airport from the south and caused no damage or casualties. The military government confirmed the drone was intercepted. A military official told The Associated Press the drone was launched from a neighboring country but provided no further details. All the officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to talk to the media.…

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