RSF drones have relentlessly targeted Port Sudan for the eighth consecutive day on Sunday, escalating fears of further instability in Sudan. At least nine civilians, including four children, were killed and seven others injured in separate attacks in el-Fasher, the capital of North Darfur state in western Sudan. These fatalities were reported by the Sudanese army, which continues to contend with the growing threat posed by the RSF in various regions.

The violence comes amid escalating tensions between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), which have engaged in continuous hostilities since the outbreak of conflict between the two factions. The RSF’s drone strikes on Port Sudan are part of a broader campaign that has left the city’s infrastructure vulnerable to extensive damage.

In a positive development, Sudan’s civil defence forces announced on Sunday that they had successfully contained the fires that had broken out at the main fuel depot and other key sites in Port Sudan. The city, which serves as the seat of the army-backed government, has endured near-daily drone attacks attributed to the RSF over the past week. These attacks have not only affected the civilian population but also jeopardised vital resources and strategic infrastructure.

With the situation continuing to deteriorate, both the Sudanese army and civilian defence forces face mounting challenges in controlling the spread of violence and protecting the nation’s vital infrastructure. The international community is closely monitoring the developments, with concerns growing over the impact on civilian lives and the prospects for a peaceful resolution in Sudan.

Agencies.