Tue May 06 11:45:49 UTC 2025: ## Sudan’s Port Sudan Hit by Paramilitary Drone Strikes

**CAIRO, May 6, 2025** – The Sudanese paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) launched a second drone attack on Port Sudan on Tuesday, targeting the airport, port, and a hotel. The attack, which follows a similar strike on Sunday, caused significant fires and reportedly disrupted air traffic. While casualty figures remain unconfirmed, local reports describe widespread explosions and thick plumes of smoke.

The attacks underscore the ongoing conflict between the Sudanese military and the RSF, despite the war entering its second year. Port Sudan, initially a haven for those fleeing the violence in Khartoum, has become a key strategic target. Its status as an interim seat for the military-allied government and a major hub for aid agencies likely contributed to its selection as a target.

The Sudanese military officials, speaking anonymously, confirmed the early-morning assault. Residents described waking to loud explosions and witnessing extensive fires at the port and airport. Flight cancellations at Port Sudan, as reported by Cairo airport authorities, further demonstrate the attack’s impact.

The RSF has yet to comment on the attack. The previous attack on Sunday also targeted the airport and an ammunition warehouse, causing a fire that burned for two days. These strikes are believed to be retaliatory following a recent Sudanese military attack on an RSF base in Nyala airport, South Darfur.

The conflict in Sudan began in April 2023 and has resulted in at least 24,000 deaths and displaced over 13 million people. The violence, marked by atrocities including mass rape and ethnic killings, continues to escalate, with Port Sudan now a significant battleground. The UN and international rights groups have condemned the widespread human rights abuses.

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