Sudan’s Khartoum International Airport came under attack on Tuesday as paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) launched drones targeting key locations in the capital, local media reports said. Witnesses told Rakoba News that more than eight explosions were heard in and around the airport.
The strike comes just before the airport was scheduled to resume domestic flights on Wednesday after being closed for 30 months amid the ongoing conflict. Some drones were intercepted by the Sudanese army, while others reportedly hit their targets, causing alarm in nearby areas.
The Sudanese army regained control of Khartoum Airport earlier this year, along with multiple military and security sites across the city’s east and south, marking a significant shift in the conflict. The fighting between the army and RSF, ongoing since April 2023, has left over 20,000 dead and displaced around 14 million people.
No official statement has been made by either the army or RSF regarding the recent attack.