Port Sudan endures sixth day of drone strikes, worsening Sudan’s humanitarian crisis.

Drone strikes hit Port Sudan for the sixth consecutive day on Friday, according to a source within the army who blamed the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), engaged in a violent conflict with the regular army since April 2023.

“Our air defences intercepted some of the enemy drones which were targeting sites in the city,” the source told AFP news agency, speaking on condition of anonymity.

Eyewitnesses confirmed that strikes occurred across Port Sudan, the base of the army-aligned government and the country’s principal humanitarian aid hub.

Previously considered a safe haven from the destructive war between the RSF and the army, Port Sudan has now endured daily drone strikes since Sunday. The RSF has not issued any statement regarding this latest escalation.

The long-range drone attacks have caused significant damage to critical infrastructure, including Sudan’s only international airport, its largest operational fuel depot, and the city’s main power station.

As the primary access point for humanitarian relief entering Sudan, the deterioration of security in Port Sudan raises grave concerns. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned that the strikes “threaten to increase humanitarian needs and further complicate aid operations in the country,” according to his spokesperson.

The ongoing war, now in its second year, has resulted in tens of thousands of deaths and the displacement of 13 million people. The United Nations continues to describe the situation as the world’s worst humanitarian crisis.