Overview

• Port Sudan, previously a safe haven, has been hit by drone strikes for three consecutive days, targeting the airport, fuel depots, and key infrastructure.
• The attacks, blamed on the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), have disrupted flights and ignited fires, threatening humanitarian operations in the city.
• The RSF has not claimed responsibility for the strikes, which come as the group increasingly uses drones to attack deep into army-held territories.
• The United Nations and neighboring countries have condemned the strikes, urging immediate dialogue to protect civilians and prevent further escalation.
• The conflict, which began in April 2023, has displaced over 12 million people and created the world's worst humanitarian crisis, with Port Sudan now under significant threat.