苏丹空军击毁一架阿联酋飞机

Core Points - Sudanese air force destroyed an Emirati aircraft carrying Colombian mercenaries in Nyala, South Darfur, resulting in the death of dozens of mercenaries [1] - The aircraft, which took off from a Gulf airbase, was reportedly carrying at least 40 personnel to support the Rapid Support Forces in Sudan [1] - The Sudanese armed forces monitored the aircraft's movements and executed the strike immediately after its landing at Nyala International Airport [1] Related Developments - The Rapid Support Forces and the UAE have not responded to the reports regarding the incident [2] - Since April 15, 2023, armed conflict has erupted between the Sudanese armed forces and the Rapid Support Forces in Khartoum, spreading to other regions [2] - Sudan has accused the UAE of supporting the Rapid Support Forces by providing weapons and funding, which the UAE has denied [2] - In May 2023, Sudan's Security and Defense Council announced the severance of diplomatic relations with the UAE and withdrew its diplomatic mission from the UAE [2] - On August 4, 2023, Sudan's Foreign Ministry accused the UAE of recruiting and funding Colombian mercenaries to fight against the Sudanese armed forces, a claim that the UAE also denied [2]