Abu Hamad:Khartoum A drone strike early Sunday morning targeted a power station in northern Sudan, resulting in a fire and loud explosions, as reported by witnesses. The attack occurred at the Abu Hamad power station in River Nile state, approximately 334 miles north of Khartoum, the capital of Sudan.
According to Anadolu Agency – English, the assault led to significant explosions as parts of the power station were engulfed in flames. Activists shared videos on social media depicting the large fire at the facility. This latest incident raises the total number of drone attacks on power stations to 12 across six Sudanese states since Monday.
The affected regions include Khartoum, Gezira, Sennar, Gedaref, River Nile, and Red Sea states. In addition, there was a drone strike on Saturday targeting the Hayya power station in Red Sea state, which is currently under construction. The attacks occur amidst an ongoing conflict between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a conflict that began in April 2023 due to disputes over military integration.
The ongoing war has resulted in the deaths of tens of thousands and the displacement of approximately 13 million people, contributing to a severe humanitarian and hunger crisis. As of now, Sudanese authorities have not provided any comments regarding the latest attack or the scale of damage and casualties.