Sudan Army Says It Intercepted Drones Targeting Khartoum

A drone attack targeted Khartoum airport in Khartoum on Monday, but Sudanese air defences reportedly intercepted the drones before they reached the facility. Witnesses heard explosions and saw smoke near the airport area. The incident follows a recent drone strike by the Rapid Support Forces that killed five civilians in the capital. The attacks are part of ongoing violence in Sudan’s civil war, which has continued since 2023, causing widespread deaths and displacement.

A drone attack targeted the airport in Khartoum on Monday, according to a military source, marking a further escalation in the ongoing conflict in the Sudanese capital. The attempted strike came just two days after paramilitary attacks in the city left at least five people dead.
The military source said Sudanese air defence systems were able to intercept and shoot down the incoming drones before they reached their intended target at the airport. Authorities did not immediately provide details on the number of drones involved or the extent of any damage caused by falling debris.
Residents in the capital reported hearing loud explosions at the time of the incident, with some witnesses saying they saw smoke rising from the Safa neighbourhood, an area located east of the airport. The blasts triggered panic among civilians already living under the constant threat of violence, as clashes continue to grip the city.
The latest attack follows a deadly incident on Saturday in the greater Khartoum area, where a drone strike attributed to the Rapid Support Forces hit a civilian vehicle, killing five people. The attack underscored the increasing use of drones in the conflict, raising concerns about their impact on densely populated urban areas.
Sudan has been embroiled in a brutal war since April 2023, pitting the country’s regular armed forces against the RSF. What began as a power struggle between rival military factions has spiralled into a nationwide crisis, devastating infrastructure and crippling essential services.
The conflict has killed thousands of people and displaced millions, forcing many to flee to neighbouring regions or countries. Humanitarian organisations have repeatedly warned of worsening conditions, including shortages of food, medical supplies and basic necessities, as the violence shows little sign of easing.
With continued fighting in key مناطق such as Khartoum, fears are growing that further attacks on critical infrastructure like airports could deepen the crisis and complicate efforts to deliver aid or evacuate civilians.