Central Sudan hit by drone strike, resulting in 12 casualties

On October 2 local time, the Sudanese civil organization "Kordofan Observation Station" issued a statement saying that a drone attack occurred in the Mazrub area of North Kordofan state in central Sudan, resulting in the deaths of 5 civilians and injuries to another 7 civilians.

The statement indicated that the attack was likely carried out by the Sudan Rapid Support Forces and accused the military actions targeting civilians or placing civilians in danger of violating international humanitarian law. The statement called for an investigation into the incident to identify the perpetrators and those responsible and hold them accountable. The Rapid Support Forces have not yet responded to the aforementioned claims.

Earlier that day, the Sudanese Armed Forces issued a statement saying that they had regained control of the Mazrub area from the Rapid Support Forces.

Recently, the conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces has continued to escalate in three states of the Kordofan region, which has become one of the main focal points of the current armed conflict in Sudan.

On April 15, 2023, armed conflict broke out between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces in the capital Khartoum, and the fighting subsequently spread to other areas of Sudan. The ongoing armed conflict, which has lasted for more than three years, has resulted in at least 59,000 deaths. (Reporter Zhao Yuanfang from the Central Broadcasting Station)