In a disturbing escalation of the ongoing civil conflict, paramilitary forces have targeted civilian facilities in Port Sudan, prompting a military response.
Sudan's Army Responds to Paramilitary Drone Attacks in Port Sudan
Sudan's Army Responds to Paramilitary Drone Attacks in Port Sudan
Paramilitary strikes emphasize escalating tensions in Sudan's ongoing civil war
Sudanese paramilitary forces launched a series of drone attacks on civilian targets in Port Sudan, raising alarms about the intensifying conflict in the region. According to Brig. Gen. Nabil Abdullah, a spokesman for Sudan’s military, “the enemy” — referring to the Rapid Support Forces (R.S.F.) — deployed exploding drones that struck various facilities, including an airport and a warehouse in the eastern city on the Red Sea.
The assault led to what Abdullah described as “scattered explosions,” including a significant hit on an ammunition depot at Osman Digna Air Base, although reported physical damage was limited. No casualties were reported from the drone strikes.
Following the attack, the Sudan Civil Aviation Authority condemned the action, labeling the incident a “treacherous attack” by rebel militias. Flight operations at the joint military-civilian airbase were temporarily suspended but resumed later in the afternoon.
This incident marks the first known assault on Port Sudan since civil hostilities erupted in Sudan in 2023, underscoring the ongoing turmoil impacting the region. The R.S.F. has not yet issued a statement regarding these attacks, further complicating an already precarious situation for civilians and military personnel alike.
The assault led to what Abdullah described as “scattered explosions,” including a significant hit on an ammunition depot at Osman Digna Air Base, although reported physical damage was limited. No casualties were reported from the drone strikes.
Following the attack, the Sudan Civil Aviation Authority condemned the action, labeling the incident a “treacherous attack” by rebel militias. Flight operations at the joint military-civilian airbase were temporarily suspended but resumed later in the afternoon.
This incident marks the first known assault on Port Sudan since civil hostilities erupted in Sudan in 2023, underscoring the ongoing turmoil impacting the region. The R.S.F. has not yet issued a statement regarding these attacks, further complicating an already precarious situation for civilians and military personnel alike.
