Drone attack in southwestern Sudan leaves at least 80 dead
On October 19 local time, reporters learned that a drone attack occurred in the Dabab area of West Kordofan State in southwestern Sudan on the evening of the 18th, resulting in at least 80 deaths and several dozen injuries.
According to sources from local medical departments, the attack took place near a local market, and most of the casualties were local residents who were preparing to board vehicles at the time. As of now, neither side in the Sudan conflict has issued an official statement regarding the attack.
Recently, clashes between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces have escalated in three states of the Kordofan region, which has become one of the focal areas 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 regions of Sudan. The ongoing armed conflict has resulted in at least 59,000 deaths over more than three years. (Reporter Zhao Yuanfang)
A drone strike occurred near a market in Dabab, South Kordofan, on October 18, 2023, resulting in at least 80 deaths and dozens of injuries. The attack is part of escalating conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces and Rapid Support Forces, which has intensified in recent weeks. No official statements have been made by either party regarding the incident.
- Drone strike occurred on October 18, 2023
- At least 80 people killed and dozens injured
- Attack took place near a market
- Conflict between Sudanese Armed Forces and Rapid Support Forces has escalated
- No official statements from either side regarding the attack