Drone Attacks Target Port Sudan

(MENAFN) On Thursday morning, Port Sudan, situated in eastern Sudan, was subjected to another drone strike, marking the fifth day in a row of such attacks.

The city remains embroiled in fierce clashes between the national military and the paramilitary group known as the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).

Eyewitness accounts reported that loud detonations echoed through the city as the Sudanese military's air defense systems responded to the aerial assault, which persisted for approximately 45 minutes.

Observers also noted that the primary target of the drone was the "headquarters of the air force college in Port Sudan."

As of now, there is no confirmed data concerning injuries or structural damage resulting from the strike. Neither the army nor the RSF has issued a statement regarding the incident.

Following the onset of hostilities with the RSF in April 2023, Port Sudan has assumed the role of the interim administrative hub and serves as the functional center of Sudan's government operations.

Government representatives in Sudan have consistently accused the insurgent faction of carrying out drone strikes on essential civilian infrastructure.

These have reportedly included attacks on energy facilities and public utilities in northern towns such as Merowe, Dongola, Dabba, as well as Atbara.

The ongoing battle between the RSF and the national army, which erupted in April 2023, has led to widespread fatalities and contributed to what is now considered one of the gravest humanitarian disasters globally.

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