### [2026-08-27](/feed/2026/08/27/index.md)

##### Kivu conflict
# Four people are killed after an unconfirmed civilian or military airplane is shot down with a surface-to-air missile near Minembwe, Democratic Republic of the Congo. 




### Sources:

1. [Noveau Media](https://www.nouveaumedia.cd/sud-kivu-un-avion-civile-pris-pour-cible-abattu-pres-de-laeroport-de-minembwe/)

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