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RSF Drone Strikes Escalate Sudan Conflict, Targeting Port Sudan and Khartoum

Twelve days of drone attacks on Port Sudan and ongoing strikes in Khartoum disrupt infrastructure, displace hundreds, and signal a strategic shift in Sudan's civil war.

A destroyed tank is seen at a residential neighborhood as Sudan's army retakes ground and some displaced residents return to ravaged capital in the state of Khartoum Sudan March 26, 2025. REUTERS/El Tayeb Siddig/File Photo
Port Sudan, which has come under repeated drone fire, has been the base for government operations and humanitarian organisations since the conflict began

Overview

  • The RSF has launched 12 consecutive days of drone strikes on Port Sudan, targeting critical infrastructure and displacing at least 550 families, according to the IOM.
  • Khartoum state continues to experience power blackouts due to RSF drone attacks on key infrastructure, including power stations.
  • The RSF's use of upgraded Chinese-made FY-70 'kamikaze' drones marks a tactical shift to long-range warfare after losing control of central Sudan.
  • Port Sudan, a vital hub for Sudan's government and humanitarian efforts, has seen a sharp decline in marine traffic, raising shipping and insurance costs.
  • Experts warn that the drone strikes represent a significant escalation in the conflict, potentially threatening regional stability and Red Sea navigation.