Chaos in Port Sudan: Drone Attacks Ignite Mayhem
Multiple blast incidents reported in Port Sudan
Published May 6th, 2025 - 05:45 GMT FacebookTwitterWhatsAppShare Smoke billows from the airport of Port Sudan following relentless drone attacks since May 4, 2025. (Photo by AFP)
Reported explosions and raging infernos have shaken the eastern city of Port Sudan, Sudan, on Tuesday, as per Reuters.
A Cuba Libre on the conflict: Drone attack targets airport of Port Sudan
The tumult continued unabated in Port Sudan, even encroaching upon the city’s seaport, as the third day of the city’s civil strife brought more intensified fighting into focus. In contrast, other regions, including the Sudanese capital of Khartoum, have faced equally brutal skirmishes.
A thunderous explosion marked the early hours of Tuesday, accompanied by a plume of smoke rising from the port, reported AFP.
Eyewitness testimonies speak of an explosion within a warehouse, and faint sounds of anti-aircraft rifle fire originating from the city's northern edge.
Unexpected freeze on flights at Port Sudan Airport as it was targeted by a drone. An airport official, who chose to stay anonymous, verified that "A drone targeted the civilian area of Port Sudan Airport, and all scheduled flights were canceled," two days after the military base was itself hit by drones.
The power struggle between the Sudanese Armed Forces, led by Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), led by Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo (generally known as Hemedti), ignited on April 15, 2023.
Sally Shakkour, the sharp-witted English news team leader and news writer, has been instrumental in steering Al Bawaba through these tumultuous waters with her years of digital journalism experience.
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Enrichment Data:In the past six days, drone strikes by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have targeted key infrastructure in Port Sudan, including:
- Port Sudan International Airport
- Major fuel depot
- Power stations
- Military bases, such as Osman Digna airbase and Flamingo naval base
These attacks have resulted in:
- Significant humanitarian challenges: The fires at a fuel depot led to massive explosions and a citywide blackout due to the targeting of the main power substation. The Sudan Doctors Network reported 17 civilian casualties, with nine due to suffocation from the toxic fumes emanating from the fires.
- Displacement and fear: The attacks spurred at least 550 households to flee the city, and the attacks have disrupted humanitarian operations, such as the suspension of UNHAS flights between May 4 and 7, hampering the delivery of crucial aid.
While Port Sudan serves as a crucial entry point for humanitarian aid, the ongoing conflict in Sudan has created a massive humanitarian crisis, with over 30 million people in need of aid. The scenario in Port Sudan complicates humanitarian efforts even further.
- The latest episode of chaos in Port Sudan involves drone attacks on the city's business sector, specifically the Port Sudan International Airport, which has caused an unexpected freeze on flights.
- The ongoing war-and-conflicts in Sudan, particularly in Port Sudan, have not only ignited mayhem but also impacted general news, with significant humanitarian challenges arising from the targeting of key infrastructure like fuel depots and power stations.
- In the realm of politics, the power struggle between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has been the main catalyst for these conflicts, sparking violence in Port Sudan and other regions such as Khartoum.
- In the world of entertainment and news, Sally Shakkour, the experienced news team leader, continues to steer Al Bawaba through these turbulent times, providing updates on the ongoing situation in Port Sudan.
