Drone attacks on power stations plunge Sudan’s cities into darkness
Summary
Drone attacks on electricity infrastructure have caused long blackouts in Sudan, disrupting hospitals, water supplies, communications and other services. In Port Sudan, unreliable power has made it difficult for resident Kamal Mohammed to store insulin safely; attacks have also reduced the country’s electricity generation capacity.Key Facts
- Sudan’s war between the Rapid Support Forces and Sudanese Armed Forces began in April 2023.
- At least 18 attacks on electricity infrastructure occurred across at least nine Sudanese states between October 20 and November 2, 2026.
- Electricity generation capacity has fallen from about 4,400 megawatts before the war to about 1,100 megawatts.
- Blackouts in Khartoum can last from six hours to a full day, with no clear schedule.
- Kamal Mohammed said long power cuts sometimes prevent him from keeping insulin refrigerated and lead him to skip doses.
- Power disruptions affect medical facilities, including dialysis centers, and can leave hospitals without lights for childbirth and surgery.
- More than 14 million civilians have been displaced since 2023, including about 4.5 million who fled to neighboring countries.
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