Sudan's capital Khartoum hit by drone strike, resulting in 4 deaths

Source: Global Times
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Xinhua News Agency, Cairo, October 19 (Reporter Yu Qihan) - Khartoum news: According to Sudanese civil organizations and sources, the capital of Sudan, Khartoum, was attacked by drones on the 19th, resulting in 4 deaths, including 3 children.

The Sudanese civil organization "Emergency Lawyers Initiative" issued a statement on the same day, stating that Khartoum suffered two rounds of drone attacks that day, with the first round occurring in the morning and the second round around 9:30 AM. The statement condemned the attacks and called on all parties involved in the Sudan conflict to protect civilians and civilian facilities and hold the perpetrators accountable.

Sources from the Sudanese Armed Forces told Xinhua reporters that two drones flew over the area near Khartoum International Airport and the location of the Sudanese Armed Forces General Command in the early morning, and were subsequently shot down by the military's ground air defense systems.

Classification
Region
Africa
Analytical Domain
Operational
Primary Category / Secondary Categories
Military Operations / Casualties & Losses
Subcategory
Airstrike
SALUTE Report
Size
2 drones
Activity
Drone strikes
Location
Khartoum · Sudan
Unit
Sudanese Armed Forces
Time
October 19
Equipment
drones
Summary

Drone strikes in Khartoum on October 19 resulted in four fatalities, including three children. The strikes occurred in two waves, with the first in the morning and the second around 9:30 AM. The Sudanese Armed Forces reported that two drones were shot down by their air defense systems near Khartoum International Airport.

Key Facts
  • Four people were killed, including three children, in drone strikes in Khartoum.
  • The strikes occurred in two waves, one in the morning and another around 9:30 AM.
  • The drones were reportedly shot down by the military's ground air defense system near Khartoum International Airport.
  • The 'Emergency Lawyers Initiative' condemned the attacks and called for accountability.
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