The drones being used in Sudan: 1,000 attacks since April 2023
Summary
Drones have played a significant role in Sudan's civil war, which began in April 2023. Both the Sudanese armed forces and the Rapid Support Forces use drones for attacks, causing major damage to infrastructure and numerous civilian casualties.Key Facts
- Sudan's civil war started in April 2023, involving the Sudanese armed forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
- Both sides rely heavily on drones for warfare, which are unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
- Drones have caused significant civilian casualties and infrastructure damage.
- The RSF evolved from a militia known as the Janjaweed, originally involved in conflict in Darfur in the early 2000s.
- President Omar al-Bashir formalized the Janjaweed into the RSF in 2013; he was overthrown in 2019.
- The conflict escalated due to disagreements on integrating the RSF into the regular army.
- The Sudanese army uses Iranian drones like the Mohajer-6, while the RSF uses drones from China and Serbia.
- Sudan's geography makes it suitable for drone warfare, with drones capable of reaching any target within the country.
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