Four United Arab Emirates (UAE) military officers were killed in a Sudanese airstrike that hit a military cargo aircraft at Nyala Airport, with sources indicating the officers were participating in a secret logistical mission supporting the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The airstrikes also destroyed key facilities at the airport. The incident has raised questions about intelligence leaks, escalation, and the RSF's failure to secure the airport runway despite being equipped with advanced systems. The Sudanese army has accused the UAE of complicity in genocide during a hearing at the International Court of Justice, further straining relations between the two countries. This event took place on 05/04/2025 at the following location: Nyala, Sudan.
Incident Type: Military Conflict
Event Type: Airstrike
Total Fatalities: 4
Total Wounded: 0
Police/Military Fatalities: 4
Police/Military Wounded: 0
Civilian Fatalities: 0
Civilian Wounded: 0
Terrorist/Insurgent Fatalities: 0
Terrorist/Insurgent Wounded: 0
Number Arrested: 0
Source: Watan News
