Overview

• The RSF conducted its first drone strike on Port Sudan, targeting Osman Digna Air Base, a goods warehouse, and some civilian facilities.
• The attack caused limited damage with no reported casualties, according to the Sudanese army.
• This marks the first time Port Sudan, the provisional seat of the army-aligned government, has been directly attacked since the conflict began in April 2023.
• The RSF has intensified drone warfare following its loss of most of Khartoum in March 2025, signaling a shift in strategy.
• Port Sudan has become a critical hub for displaced civilians and UN agencies, further highlighting the humanitarian stakes of the escalating conflict.