Drone attack in western Sudan results in 42 casualties.
On the 23rd local time, the Sudan Rapid Support Forces issued a statement saying that the Lagawa area in West Kordofan, Sudan, was attacked by drones that day, resulting in the deaths of 17 civilians and injuring another 25.
The statement accused the Sudan Armed Forces of carrying out the attack, claiming that the target was a residential area, leading to serious casualties.
In response, the Sudan Armed Forces have not yet commented.
Recently, conflicts have escalated between the Sudan Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces, along with their ally, the Sudan People's Liberation Movement (North Sector), in three states of the Kordofan region. Most areas of West Kordofan are currently controlled by the Rapid Support Forces.
On April 15, 2023, armed conflict broke out between the Sudan Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces in the capital Khartoum, and the fighting subsequently spread to other areas. Nearly three years of armed conflict have resulted in a significant number of civilian deaths in Sudan. (Reporter Zhao Yuanfang from the Central Radio and Television Station)
A drone strike by the Rapid Support Forces targeted civilian areas in Ragaba, West Kordofan, on the 23rd, resulting in 17 civilian deaths and 25 injuries. The Rapid Support Forces accused the Sudanese Armed Forces of conducting the attack, which has not been officially responded to. This incident is part of an ongoing escalation of conflict in the region.
- Drone strike occurred in Ragaba, West Kordofan, Sudan.
- 17 civilians were killed and 25 injured in the attack.
- The Rapid Support Forces accused the Sudanese Armed Forces of the attack.
- The area is currently controlled by the Rapid Support Forces.
- Conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces and Rapid Support Forces has escalated recently.