A domestic war has erupted in Sudan between the military of Sudan and the paramilitary resistance (RSF). A Saudia Airbus A330 appears to have been severely damaged if not destroyed in the fighting. Passengers are sheltering in the terminal and other aircraft are avoiding Sudanese airspace due to the fighting.
Saudia issued this statement:
From the BBC:
“At least three have died as Sudan’s army and a notorious paramilitary force battle with heavy weapons in the capital Khartoum amid tensions over a proposed transition to civilian rule.
Video showed a civilian plane ablaze at Khartoum airport. Saudi airline Saudia said its airbus “had an accident”.
The paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) says it controls airports and other key sites. The army denies this and says jets are hitting RSF bases.”