Drone strikes hit Port Sudan airport and army base in third day of attacks
theguardian.comPublished: 5/6/2025
Summary
The world watches as Port Sudan faces a humanitarian crisis after three days of drone attacks targeting government buildings, with hundreds of thousands displaced due to a protracted war. The fuel depot at the airport was struck on Monday, sparking a devastating fire that forced an evacuation, while RSF-controlled areas near the capital remain under threat from anti-aircraft fire. The conflict deepens as the Rapid Support Forces increasingly rely on drones, complicating efforts to supply aid and maintain stability in one of Africa’s most dire crises.