Update from ASN.....
Date:21-DEC-2013Time:Type:
Bell-Boeing CV-22 Osprey Owner/operator:United States Air Force (USAF)Registration:C/n / msn:Fatalities:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: Other fatalities:0Airplane damage: SubstantialLocation:Near Bor, the capital of Jonglei state -
South Sudan Phase: ApproachNature:MilitaryDeparture airport
estination airport:Bor, the capital of Jonglei stateNarrative:
“At the request of the Department of State, the United States Africa Command, utilizing forces from Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), attempted to evacuate U.S. citizens from the town of Bor, South Sudan, today.
“As the aircraft, three CV-22 Ospreys, were approaching the town they were fired on by small-arms fire by unknown forces. All three aircraft sustained damage during the engagement. Four service members onboard the aircraft were wounded during the engagement.
“The damaged aircraft diverted to Entebbe, Uganda, where the wounded were transferred onboard a U.S. Air Force C-17 and flown to Nairobi, Kenya, for medical treatment.
“All four service members were treated and are in stable condition.”
Sources:
Defense.gov News Article: Ground Fire Injures 4 U.S. Troops in South Sudan US Defense Department
US military aircraft hit in S. Sudan - Middle East - Stripes