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Sudan civil war drone warfare escalates; RSF strikes Khartoum despite losing ground; civilian toll mounts

Sudan civil war drone warfare escalates; RSF strikes Khartoum despite losing ground; civilian toll mounts

Key Questions

How has drone warfare changed in Sudan?

Both SAF and RSF are rapidly expanding drone strikes far beyond frontlines, increasing civilian casualties.

What infrastructure has been targeted in Darfur?

The Ardamata bridge was destroyed, demonstrating deliberate attacks on civilian infrastructure.

What is the civilian impact in El Obeid and Khartoum?

Drone strikes killed dozens including 23 in El Obeid, with RSF hitting markets in Khartoum despite losing ground there.

Drone warfare in Sudan expands rapidly—both SAF and RSF now hitting far beyond frontlines. RSF strikes Khartoum despite losing ground there, killing civilians in markets. Ardamata bridge in Darfur destroyed, showing deliberate infrastructure targeting. El Obeid toll reaches 23. This undermines SAF's narrative of a safe capital and complicates civilian returns.

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Updated Jun 13, 2026