In a marked intensification of the ongoing conflict in Sudan, authorities report drone strikes aimed at civilian targets.
Sudan's Military Claims Paramilitary Forces Attack Civilian Locations
Sudan's Military Claims Paramilitary Forces Attack Civilian Locations
Tensions escalate as paramilitary forces reportedly strike key civilian areas in Port Sudan.
On the morning of May 4, 2025, Sudan’s military announced that paramilitary groups launched drone strikes targeting the airport and various civilian facilities in Port Sudan, a strategic city along the Red Sea. Brig. Gen. Nabil Abdullah, a spokesperson for the Sudanese armed forces, described these strikes as an assault by the Rapid Support Forces (R.S.F.), which he referred to as “the enemy.”
During the attack, the military reported “scattered explosions,” leading to the activation of their air defense systems, which successfully intercepted several drones. However, an explosion was confirmed at an ammunition depot located at the Osman Digna Air Base, resulting in unspecified damage. Fortunately, there were no reports of casualties.
The Port Sudan International Airport, which doubles as both a military and civilian hub, ceased operations temporarily due to the strikes. The Civil Aviation Authority condemned the attacks, labeling them acts of aggression by “rebel militias.” Later in the day, operations at the airport resumed, marking a brief return to normalcy amid rising tensions.
This incident marks the first documented assault on Port Sudan since the onset of the civil war that escalated in 2023, a conflict that has continued to destabilize the region. While authorities await further updates from the paramilitary group, the situation remains precarious as civil tensions linger throughout the country.
During the attack, the military reported “scattered explosions,” leading to the activation of their air defense systems, which successfully intercepted several drones. However, an explosion was confirmed at an ammunition depot located at the Osman Digna Air Base, resulting in unspecified damage. Fortunately, there were no reports of casualties.
The Port Sudan International Airport, which doubles as both a military and civilian hub, ceased operations temporarily due to the strikes. The Civil Aviation Authority condemned the attacks, labeling them acts of aggression by “rebel militias.” Later in the day, operations at the airport resumed, marking a brief return to normalcy amid rising tensions.
This incident marks the first documented assault on Port Sudan since the onset of the civil war that escalated in 2023, a conflict that has continued to destabilize the region. While authorities await further updates from the paramilitary group, the situation remains precarious as civil tensions linger throughout the country.
