Massive explosions and a large blaze reported in Port Sudan
According to reports, drones suspected to be from the Rapid Support Forces targeted a fuel depot, causing a huge fire.
Port Sudan, previously considered a safe haven, has been rocked by multiple explosions and a massive fire for the third consecutive day, as Sudan’s civil war spreads into the once-stable coastal city. While the exact details remain unclear, dark smoke was seen rising near the main maritime port, where hundreds of thousands of displaced people have sought refuge.
Residents reported that drones, believed to have been launched by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), targeted a fuel depot and other strategic sites including areas around the port and a nearby air base.
Journalist Hiba Morgan reported, “According to residents, they believe the strikes were once again carried out by the RSF, targeting not just a fuel depot but also facilities near the port and air base.”
The recent attacks mark a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict between Sudan’s military and the RSF, which began in April 2023 over disputes surrounding a transition to civilian rule. These developments come after the army reportedly destroyed aircraft and weapons stockpiles at the RSF-controlled Nyala airport. The RSF has not claimed responsibility for the Port Sudan attacks.
The Red Sea city had previously been spared the violence, but Sunday’s drone strike on a military base near Sudan’s only operational international airport, followed by Monday’s assault on fuel depots, signals a turning point. Military sources have blamed the RSF for both incidents.
These attacks have drawn condemnation from regional powers Egypt and Saudi Arabia, and have prompted concern from the United Nations. The conflict has already displaced more than 12 million people and driven half of Sudan’s population into acute hunger, according to UN reports.
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