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Second RSF Drone Strike in Two Days Ignites Fires in Port Sudan Fuel Depots

The escalation in drone warfare threatens critical infrastructure in Sudan's provisional capital, displacing civilians and worsening the humanitarian crisis.

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Smoke rises from the airport of Port Sudan following reported attacks early on May 4, 2025

Overview

  • The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) launched a second drone strike on Port Sudan, targeting fuel storage facilities early Tuesday morning.
  • Fires engulfed major fuel depots, spreading panic in the densely populated area as civil defense teams worked to contain the blaze.
  • Sunday's initial drone strike damaged a weapons depot near Port Sudan Airport, suspending flights at the only operational international airport in Sudan.
  • Port Sudan, a strategic hub housing the country's main seaport, airport, and military command, faces increasing instability as hostilities expand eastward.
  • The conflict, which has displaced over 12 million people and left half the population in acute hunger, continues to escalate with intensified RSF drone attacks.