Drones Strike Key Targets in Port Sudan Amid Ongoing Civil War

Port Sudan, previously a safe haven for hundreds of thousands of displaced civilians fleeing Sudan's two-year war, has come under repeated drone attacks by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) over several consecutive days. Key targets struck include the airport, port, army base, fuel depot, and a nearby hotel, with loud explosions and plumes of smoke reported across the city. The strikes have grounded all flights at Sudan's main international entry point and set off large fires, further disrupting humanitarian operations in a city critical for aid delivery. These attacks mark an escalation in the ongoing conflict between the Sudanese army and the RSF, highlighting both sides' ongoing ability to threaten each other's territories. The RSF's increasing use of drones follows their territorial losses, notably in Khartoum, and raises concerns for civilian safety and humanitarian access. International observers, including the UN, have voiced alarm at these developments, warning of heightened risks to civilians and aid efforts.