Aircraft shot down near Babanusa during supply mission

5 fatalities • Babanusa, Sudan • Flight

An aircraft conducting a supply mission for the Sudanese Armed Forces was destroyed by a surface-to-air missile near Babanusa, resulting in no survivors.

What happened

During a mission intended to deliver supplies to the Sudanese Armed Forces, an aircraft was intercepted and destroyed. The plane was reportedly struck by a surface-to-air missile while in flight. Following the impact, the aircraft crashed in a remote, unpopulated region situated in the vicinity of Babanusa.

There were no survivors of the incident. The crash resulted in five fatalities among the crew members on board.

Findings

Initial reports indicate that the destruction of the aircraft was caused by the use of a surface-to-air missile during its mission flight.

Probable cause

The aircraft was downed by a surface-to-air missile strike.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2025-11-04 Ilyushin II-76 accident near Babanusa, Sudan?

An aircraft conducting a supply mission for the Sudanese Armed Forces was destroyed by a surface-to-air missile near Babanusa, resulting in no survivors.

Were there any fatalities in the 2025-11-04 Ilyushin II-76 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 5 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2025-11-04 involved a Ilyushin II-76, operated by Sudanese Air Force - Al Quwwat al-Jawwiya As-Sudaniya, at Babanusa, Sudan.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft was downed by a surface-to-air missile strike.

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