NAIROBI, November 6. /TASS/. Sudanese forces have detected more than 180 drones over the past two months, most of which they managed to intercept and destroy, the Sudan Tribune news outlet reported, citing a military source.
According to the source, specialized units track the movement of unmanned aerial vehicles and shoot them down. However, some drones manage to penetrate air defenses and reach their intended targets.
More than 19 power plants in several states across the country have come under attack in the past week alone, including the Al-Marghiyat power plant in Omdurman, a city in northern Sudan. Drones also attacked six markets, including one in the city of Nyala in South Darfur. Power and water facilities, as well as fuel storage sites, are among the main targets.
The attacks have caused power and water supply disruptions in several states, severely hampering hospital operations. Hundreds of trucks carrying humanitarian aid have been unable to proceed due to fuel shortages. The strikes on infrastructure have also had a negative impact on the agricultural sector.
UN Humanitarian Coordinator in Sudan Denise Brown said that attacks on energy infrastructure pose a direct threat to millions of civilians. She stressed that the systematic destruction of power and fuel facilities is unacceptable and called on the international community to take steps to de-escalate the conflict.
The armed conflict between the Sudanese army and the rebel Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has been ongoing since April 2023. According to the UN, tens of thousands of people have been killed in the fighting, and around 14 million have been forced to flee their homes.
In recent months, the warring parties have stepped up their use of drones, including in attacks on civilian infrastructure.