Drone warfare kills over 1,000 in Sudan in 2026 as strikes multiply: UN
Summary
More than 1,000 civilians in Sudan have died from drone attacks in the first five months of 2026, as reported by the United Nations. The Sudan civil war, ongoing since April 2023, has seen an increase in drone use, worsening the humanitarian crisis.Key Facts
- Over 1,000 civilians were killed by drone strikes in Sudan in early 2026.
- The conflict began in April 2023 between Sudan’s army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and paramilitary leader Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo.
- The war started in the capital Khartoum and has spread to other parts of Sudan.
- About 13.6 million people are displaced, and millions more need health care and food aid.
- Estimates of total deaths vary, with some groups reporting between 56,000 and 150,000 people killed.
- Reports mention widespread sexual violence and ethnic killings in the fighting.
- Both sides have increasingly used drones, including fighting with drones against each other.
- There are growing concerns about the use of autonomous weapons and calls for international rules to prevent war crimes.
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