72 Killed in Airstrike on Gold Mine at Sudan-Egypt Border

A large‑scale airstrike by the Egyptian army on a gold mine near the Sudan‑Egypt border has resulted in the deaths of 72 people, officials and local witnesses report. The strike targeted a site that the army described as an illegal gold‑mining operation within its territory. While the Egyptian military confirmed the operation, it did not claim responsibility for the specific airstrike. The incident comes amid ongoing tensions over the disputed border region, where both countries have long contested control and regulation of mineral resources. Authorities are investigating the circumstances of the attack and the extent of the damage to the mining site.