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Turkish drone reportedly monitors Chinese aircraft over Sudan

A Turkish drone is reportedly hunting or monitoring Chinese aircraft over Sudanese airspace.

By DoomRadar · Published on DoomRadar Aug 21, 2026, 12:38 AM UTC.

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The reported activity suggests possible military competition or escalation involving foreign powers in Sudan.

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Turkish drone with a 66-foot wingspan is quietly hunting Chinese aircraft over Sudan's skies ↗techradar.com · Recorded source date: Aug 21, 2026, 12:32 AM UTC

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