Summary
Drone strikes hit a key power plant in eastern Sudan, causing major cities like Khartoum and Port Sudan to lose power. The attack is part of an ongoing civil war between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). This conflict has led to significant civilian casualties and widespread displacement.
Key Facts
- Drone strikes hit a power plant in Atbara, Sudan, causing blackouts in major cities.
- The attack involved drone strikes by the RSF against the government-aligned SAF.
- Footage of the burning power station has been verified by Al Jazeera.
- Two civil defense workers died while trying to put out the fire at the power plant.
- The ongoing war has escalated since April 2023, leading to over 100,000 deaths.
- Sudan has recorded 484 drone strikes across the country, the highest in Africa.
- The conflict has displaced over 14 million people and created severe humanitarian needs.
- The United Nations warns that the violence has made Sudan the world's most neglected crisis of 2025.
