Ongoing Clashes in Sudan: Army Intercepts Drone Attacks Amid Civil War

Sudan's ongoing civil war between the army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has escalated, with both sides engaging in attacks and counterattacks. The conflict, which began in April 2023, has resulted in thousands of deaths and millions of displaced people. Amid this chaos, the Sudanese army has reported intercepting drone attacks targeting a military base in Kenana, south of the capital Khartoum. The army's air defense systems responded to the drone strike, but there were no immediate reports of casualties or damage.

Key Takeaways:

• The Sudanese army has intercepted a drone attack targeting a military base in Kenana, south of the capital Khartoum, amid ongoing clashes with the RSF.
• The RSF began launching attacks on Khartoum International Airport and other vital targets in Khartoum state on Tuesday, just as the facility was set to reopen after a closure of more than two years.
• The airport received its first civilian passenger flight on Wednesday.
• The Sudanese army and the RSF have been fighting a civil war since April 2023, which has resulted in thousands of deaths and millions of displaced people.
• An incident reported by two Sudanese military sources, where army drones destroyed a cargo aircraft at the Nyala airport in South Darfur state, has left no immediate comment from the RSF.
• Separately, separate sources confirm Sudan took control of the capital from the RSF in March.

Statistics:

• Over 2 years, the Khartoum International Airport was closed due to ongoing conflicts.
• Since the start of the civil war in April 2023, thousands of people have been killed and millions displaced.
• The RSF has launched attacks on multiple targets in Khartoum state since Tuesday, including Khartoum International Airport during its reopening.

Sources:

• Sudan News
• Al Jazeera
• Andolu Ajansi