#### The attack by the Rapid Support Forces on Port Sudan highlights the growing threat to civilians and government infrastructure.
### Paramilitary Forces Launch Historic Attack on Port Sudan, Escalating Conflict
### Paramilitary Forces Launch Historic Attack on Port Sudan, Escalating Conflict
#### Drone Strike on Military Airport Marks a Significant Development in Two-Year Civil War
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A historic drone strike was executed by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) against a military airport in Port Sudan, marking the first time the city has been targeted in the ongoing two-year civil war, according to the Sudanese army. This attack took place on Sunday and adds another layer of complexity to the already dire situation in Sudan, which has seen over 150,000 reported deaths since its violent conflict began in April 2023.
Sudanese army spokesperson Nabil Abdullah confirmed the use of "suicide drones" aimed at the Osman Digna Air Base, resulting in limited damage without reported injuries. This unprecedented aggression towards Port Sudan, previously considered one of the relatively safe havens in a war-torn nation, raises concerns for civilians who have sought refuge there from the unfolding humanitarian crisis.
The civil war, ignited by power struggles between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and RSF, has caused millions to flee their homes, with about 30 million people currently in need of assistance. UN agencies have relocated operations to the coastal city, emphasizing its strategic importance following the SAF's loss of control over the capital, Khartoum.
Video clips circulating on social media have shown explosions and smoke rising from the airport, prompting a suspension of all flights. This recent attack signifies a dangerous escalation, as the RSF expands its offensive tactics, threatening both military targets and civilian areas alike.
The division within Sudan continues as the RSF controls much of the western Darfur region, while the military-backed government controls several eastern regions, including Port Sudan. Recent military developments have seen SAF reclaim significant territories, including the presidential palace in Khartoum, positioning the dynamics of the conflict in flux.
This ongoing conflict is the third civil war to strike Sudan in seven decades, and it is being deemed more devastating than its predecessors. As international peace efforts falter, foreign influences continue to fuel the war with arms and funding, pushing the nation further into instability.
While the RSF’s latest actions intensify fears surrounding civilian safety and military strategy, it remains uncertain if either faction can establish governance over the entire nation in the aftermath of this crisis, which emerges from internal rivalries rooted in a failed transition to civilian rule that began with a 2021 coup.
A historic drone strike was executed by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) against a military airport in Port Sudan, marking the first time the city has been targeted in the ongoing two-year civil war, according to the Sudanese army. This attack took place on Sunday and adds another layer of complexity to the already dire situation in Sudan, which has seen over 150,000 reported deaths since its violent conflict began in April 2023.
Sudanese army spokesperson Nabil Abdullah confirmed the use of "suicide drones" aimed at the Osman Digna Air Base, resulting in limited damage without reported injuries. This unprecedented aggression towards Port Sudan, previously considered one of the relatively safe havens in a war-torn nation, raises concerns for civilians who have sought refuge there from the unfolding humanitarian crisis.
The civil war, ignited by power struggles between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and RSF, has caused millions to flee their homes, with about 30 million people currently in need of assistance. UN agencies have relocated operations to the coastal city, emphasizing its strategic importance following the SAF's loss of control over the capital, Khartoum.
Video clips circulating on social media have shown explosions and smoke rising from the airport, prompting a suspension of all flights. This recent attack signifies a dangerous escalation, as the RSF expands its offensive tactics, threatening both military targets and civilian areas alike.
The division within Sudan continues as the RSF controls much of the western Darfur region, while the military-backed government controls several eastern regions, including Port Sudan. Recent military developments have seen SAF reclaim significant territories, including the presidential palace in Khartoum, positioning the dynamics of the conflict in flux.
This ongoing conflict is the third civil war to strike Sudan in seven decades, and it is being deemed more devastating than its predecessors. As international peace efforts falter, foreign influences continue to fuel the war with arms and funding, pushing the nation further into instability.
While the RSF’s latest actions intensify fears surrounding civilian safety and military strategy, it remains uncertain if either faction can establish governance over the entire nation in the aftermath of this crisis, which emerges from internal rivalries rooted in a failed transition to civilian rule that began with a 2021 coup.
