The Sudanese army has accused the RSF paramilitary group of attacking a power station in northern Sudan, which led to a power outage in Dongola city.

The Sudanese army has accused the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) paramilitary group of targeting a power station in northern Sudan, resulting in a power outage in Dongola city.

According to a military statement, the RSF attacked the Dongola power station using multiple drones, which were intercepted by the army’s air defense systems.

The Sudanese state news agency, SUNA, reported that 10 drones were launched at the power station, and some were successfully shot down by air defenses. However, the attack caused damage to one of the station’s transformers, leading to a citywide power outage.

There has been no response from the RSF regarding these allegations.

On Saturday, the Sudanese Foreign Ministry accused the RSF of targeting power and water stations in Al-Qadarif State, located in eastern Sudan, as well as attacking civilians in the central Al-Jazirah State.

The conflict between the Sudanese army and the RSF, which began in mid-April 2023, has led to over 20,000 deaths and the displacement of 14 million people, according to the United Nations and local authorities. However, research conducted by U.S. universities estimates the death toll to be closer to 130,000.