Sudanese Army Foils Drones Over Port Sudan
Sudanese military successfully thwarts aerial assault via drone in Port Sudan.
In a significant development, the Sudanese Army successfully thwarted drones flying over Port Sudan on Saturday, as per eyewitnesses. This encounter follows a series of drone attacks on the city in early May, orchestrated by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
The RSF, led by General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, launched these drone strikes repeatedly for several days, targeting critical infrastructure in Port Sudan. This includes fuel storage facilities, ammunition depots, army bases, and power stations. These attacks had a severe impact, causing widespread power outages and disrupting air traffic.
Just a week ago, the daily drone attacks had ceased. However, Saturday witnessed the return of these drones, with residents reporting the sound of anti-aircraft missiles to the north and west of the city. Additionally, they observed drones flying overhead.
Port Sudan serves as the seat of the military-backed government, and its initial drone attack occurred last month. This attack was also blamed on the RSF.
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Additional Insights:
- The ongoing conflict between the Sudanese Army (SAF) and the RSF has intensified in regions like Kordofan[1].
- Analysts warn that these attacks could escalate into a broader regional conflict[4].
- As of the latest reports, the SAF has regained control over Khartoum but faces continued challenges from the RSF in other areas[1].
- The ongoing drama in Sudan, marked by the conflict between the Sudanese Army (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), has not only invaded their territories like Kordofan but also entered the realm of general news, with repeated drone attacks on cities such as Port Sudan.
- As the English News Leader and Writer at Al Bawaba, Sally Shakkour has been instrumental in covering these events, providing original stories and strategic management of the platform's social media accounts to disseminate critical updates that contribute significantly to the public's understanding of these tensions in Sudan.
- The use of drones in these attacks has not only had a severe impact on vital infrastructure, causing widespread power outages and disrupting air traffic, but it has also raised concerns among analysts, who caution that these attacks could escalate into a broader regional conflict.
- Meanwhile, the latest news reports indicate that the SAF has regained control over Khartoum, but they continue to face challenges from the RSF in other regions, implying that the political landscape of Sudan remains dynamic and unpredictable, making it an essential topic in today's politics, international news, war-and-conflicts, and history.
