Several gold mines in southern Sudan attacked by drones, resulting in 5 dead and 6 injured.

Source: Global Times
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On October 27 local time, reporters from the Central Station learned that three gold mines in South Kordofan State, southern Sudan, were attacked by drones that day, resulting in 5 deaths and 6 injuries. No organization or individual has claimed responsibility for the attack so far.

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, which has lasted for more than three years, has resulted in at least 59,000 deaths. (Central Station reporter Zhao Yuanfang)

Classification
Region
Africa
Analytical Domain
Operational
Primary Category / Secondary Categories
Military Operations / Casualties & Losses
Subcategory
Airstrike
SALUTE Report
Size
5 dead, 6 injured
Activity
Drone attacks on gold mines
Location
South Kordofan · Sudan
Unit
Sudanese Armed Forces
Time
October 27, 2023
Equipment
drones
Summary

Drone attacks targeted three gold mines in South Kordofan, Sudan, on October 27, 2023, resulting in five deaths and six injuries. No group has claimed responsibility for the attacks. The region has been a focal point of escalating conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces and Rapid Support Forces, contributing to a significant death toll in the ongoing conflict.

Key Facts
  • Three gold mines in South Kordofan were attacked by drones.
  • Five people were killed and six injured in the attacks.
  • No group has claimed responsibility for the attacks.
  • The region has seen escalating conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces and Rapid Support Forces.
  • The ongoing conflict in Sudan has resulted in significant casualties over the past three years.