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Drones Cripple Sudan's Electricity in Four States
26 Oct
Summary
- Paramilitary drone strikes targeted power stations across four Sudanese states.
- The attacks disrupted electricity supply in regions covering half of military-held territory.
- The conflict in Sudan has intensified with increased drone activity from both sides.
Drone strikes on power stations in southeast Sudan on Monday have led to widespread electricity outages across four key states. The Sudan Electricity Holding Company reported that the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) were responsible for knocking out power in Sennar, Al Qadarif, White Nile, and Gezira. These states collectively represent about half the territory currently held by the army.
The attacks specifically targeted power infrastructure in Sinja, El Hawata, Al Fao, and Mashkour, as well as Al-Junaid in Gezira State. The company stated that the strikes caused severe damage and major destruction to vital equipment, posing a significant threat to the stability of the entire national grid.
This escalation of conflict, which began in April 2023 between the army and the RSF, has seen an increase in drone activity from both factions. Both sides have recently conducted strikes on strategic locations such as Nyala and Khartoum airport. The United Nations has voiced concerns that attacks on power infrastructure jeopardize essential services, impacting millions already struggling due to the prolonged civil war.
