RSF drone attacks intercepted over Khartoum, River Nile states: Report
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Chad accuses Sudan of deadly air strike near shared borderChad accuses Sudan of air strike near shared border that killed 12 - ČT24 (Czechia)seen 21 Oct, 00:37headline rewritten
Drony zabily v oblasti Abyei mezi Súdánem a Jižním Súdánem desítky lidí, píše ReutersDrony zabily v oblasti Abyei mezi Súdánem a Jižním Súdánem přes sto padesát lidí, píše Reuters
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Wed, 12 August 2026
4 reports- Le Monde (France)07:50first to report
Cette attaque, mercredi à l’aube, semble coordonnée par les paramilitaires des Forces de soutien rapide, après plusieurs mois de calme relatif dans la guerre qui les oppose, depuis avril 2023, à l’armée soudanaise.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)10:46
Military sources say attacks targeted Omdurman, Bahri, Atbara, Al-Damar and El-Obeid
- Anadolu Agency (AA)10:46
Sudanese military says air defenses intercept suicide drones targeting civilian areas
- Al Jazeera English13:29
Sudanese army air defenses reportedly intercepted drones launched by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) over el-Obeid.
Thu, 13 August 2026
6 reports- AllAfrica07:48
[Dabanga] Jabra El Sheikh / Omdurman / Khartoum / Ed Damer / -- The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) were accused on Wednesday of killing at least five civilians and wounding more than 10 others in North Kordofan, while paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) drones struck targets across River Nile, Khartoum and North Kordofan states, highlighting the growing threat to civilians beyond Sudan's active front lines.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)10:45
Drones belonging to RSF were flying over Omdurman, Bahri and Khartoum, says El-Fasher Resistance Committee
- Libération (France)12:57
Pour le deuxième jour consécutif, ce jeudi 13 août, la capitale, qui a été reprise par les forces gouvernementales, en 2025, a été visée par une attaque aérienne de l’armée rivale du général Mohamed Hamdan Daglo.
- standardmedia.co.ke14:09
Since April 2023, Sudan has been ravaged by a war between the Sudanese military.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)14:49
Medical network says shrapnel hit emergency department in North Kordofan's El Obeid, calls for halt to attacks on civilian facilities
- Le Monde (France)16:28
Les paramilitaires des Forces de soutien rapide ont lancé mercredi une vaste attaque coordonnée de drones, visant la capitale et d’autres villes contrôlées par l’armée, distantes de plusieurs centaines de kilomètres.
Mon, 17 August 2026
9 reports- ANSA (Italy)08:35
Wall Street Journal: l'Iran ha usato i due mesi di tregua per preparare guerra più ampia
- khaama.com10:14
Two drones targeted the office of Kurdistan Regional Government Prime Minister Masrour Barzani in northern Iraq on Monday.
- Al Jazeera English10:54
Explosive drones target Iraqi Kurdish PM's office and security chief's residence; no casualties reported.
- Il Fatto Quotidiano (Italy)11:17
Anche i vertici politici del Kurdistan iracheno finiscono in mezzo alla guerra tra Iran e Stati Uniti. Nel giorno in cui scade il memorandum d’intesa tra le parti sul quale si sono basati gli ultimi due mesi di tregua, due droni Hadid-110 di fabbricazione iraniana hanno colpito gli uffici del primo ministro Masrour Barzani e […] L'articolo Droni iraniani colpiscono l’ufficio del premier del Kurdistan iracheno. Erbil tra Usa e pasdaran: le ipotesi dietro al raid proviene da Il Fatto Quotidiano .
- Google News - Europe query18:42
European Youth Group Condemns Drone Attack Targeting PM Barzani’s Office Kurdistan24
- Anadolu Agency (AA)21:13
Iraqi Foreign Minister Hussein discussed attack with his Iranian counterpart Araghchi in phone call, says Iraqi Foreign Ministry
- Anadolu Agency (AA)21:13
Iraqi Foreign Minister Hussein discussed attack with his Iranian counterpart Araghchi in phone call, says Iraqi Foreign Ministry
- France Info (France)21:36
Cette attaque n'a pas fait de victimes. Le Premier ministre de cette région autonome située dans le nord de l'Irak, a mis en cause des "drones iraniens".
- Anadolu Agency (AA)21:51
Attack was ‘a highly suspicious development that must be approached with vigilance and scrutiny,’ says Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei
Tue, 18 August 2026
1 report- Anadolu Agency (AA)12:58
Kingdom reiterates support for Iraq’s sovereignty, security and stability
Wed, 19 August 2026
1 report- AllAfrica04:48
[Dabanga] El Obeid / Jargeira / Bara / Jabra El Sheikh -- The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) said on Monday that its air defences shot down two long-range drones operated by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) over North Kordofan, as the paramilitary group steps up drone attacks across the state.
Sun, 23 August 2026
1 report- Anadolu Agency (AA)12:58
Defense Ministry says drone came from Ethiopian territory; no comment yet from Addis Ababa
Mon, 24 August 2026
1 report- AllAfrica10:32
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Sudan's Defense Ministry said it shot down a "hostile" drone over Blue Nile State near the border with Ethiopia, alleging that the aircraft had been launched from Ethiopian territory.
Thu, 27 August 2026
3 reports- Anadolu Agency (AA)05:17
Explosion heard in Soran district as blaze erupts near Badliyan area in Erbil province; authorities yet to comment
- Anadolu Agency (AA)11:05
Unmanned aerial vehicle downed in Blue Nile state after crossing border from direction of Ethiopia, says army
- Anadolu Agency (AA)13:04
National Security Service arrests 3 suspects; government says international coalition's mission in Iraq to end on Sept. 30
Fri, 28 August 2026
1 report- Al Jazeera English01:33edited after publishing
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Chad accuses Sudan of deadly air strike near shared borderAn air strike on a fuel market near Chad's border with Sudan killed 12 and injured seven, according to officials.
Sat, 29 August 2026
1 report- riotimesonline.com07:06
A Sudanese air strike in Chad killed at least 12 at a border fuel market, officials say, as Washington condemned the raid and Khartoum denied it.
Tue, 1 September 2026
1 report- Anadolu Agency (AA)22:29
Drone was shot down by Iranian defense systems in city of Khomein, according to Tasnim news agency
Wed, 2 September 2026
5 reports- Anadolu Agency (AA)01:37
General Staff of Kuwaiti Armed Forces says explosions heard caused by air defense systems intercepting drones
- Anadolu Agency (AA)03:28
Air defense systems remained on high state of alert, says state news agency
- arynews.tv07:41
Iran's Revolutionary Guards said Wednesday that they struck US bases with missiles and drones in Erbil in Iraq's autonomous Kurdistan region, state media reported.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)08:47
Iranian army says dozens of drones targeted radar systems, US force positions at bases in both countries
- Anadolu Agency (AA)08:47
Defence Force says air defenses intercepted, destroyed several Iranian aerial attacks
Sat, 5 September 2026
2 reports- NYT World09:02
The documents bolster allegations that the Sudanese military developed and used toxic bombs to gain an edge in the country’s devastating civil war.
- Le Monde (France)12:23
Déployés en Ukraine, au Liban ou au Soudan, les robots tueurs posent des entraves jamais vues aux photographes, dont plusieurs ont été tués récemment par ces engins.
Sun, 6 September 2026
1 report- Anadolu Agency (AA)20:48
IRGC says drone struck tethered surveillance system near Erbil airport during Wednesday’s clashes
Tue, 8 September 2026
2 reports- middleeasteye.net08:42
Though the siege has been lifted, the North Kordofan state capital remains a target for the paramilitary group
- Libération (France)14:15
L’armée fédérale, sous l’autorité du Premier ministre Abiy Ahmed, a de plus en plus recours à ces armes peu coûteuses, dont certains sont désormais assemblés sur le territoire national.
Wed, 9 September 2026
1 report- Al Jazeera English11:08
An RSF drone attack on a court in Sudan’s North Kordofan state has killed at least 13 people and wounded more than 20.
Thu, 10 September 2026
2 reports- radiotamazuj.org10:06
A security guard was killed and several buildings damaged when drones struck a college in
- Anadolu Agency (AA)20:34
Attack targets Al-Fath area west of Omdurman, according to Khartoum state authorities
Sat, 12 September 2026
1 report- Anadolu Agency (AA)01:22
Units from Anbar's provincial command discovered abandoned site, says Interior Ministry
Mon, 14 September 2026
1 report- RMF24 (Poland)05:00
Drony uderzyły niedaleko granicy. Cielma: Mogły być też wymierzone w inne punkty graniczne
Tue, 15 September 2026
4 reports- AllAfrica04:37
[Dabanga] Ed Damazin -- Explosions were heard in several parts of Ed Damazin, the capital of Sudan's Blue Nile state, on Sunday night after what sources described as a drone attack on the city. The attack was reportedly carried out using drones by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and the Sudan People's Liberation Movement-North (SPLM-N), which controls parts of the state, including Kurmuk and Geissan.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)10:03
Drones shot down in Al-Fashaga area of Gedaref state, Khashm al-Girba in Kassala state
- Anadolu Agency (AA)13:10
Army says civilian facilities also damaged in state capital Damazin
- Anadolu Agency (AA)15:12
Baghdad says it will not allow its territory to be used for attacks on neighboring countries
Thu, 17 September 2026
1 report- iDNES (Czechia)20:00
Válka s Íránem odhalila slabé místo protivzdušné obrany zemí Perského zálivu. Systémy za miliardy dolarů jsou určené hlavně proti balistickým raketám, při útocích levných dronů se však jejich nasazení výrazně prodražuje. Státy proto urychlují nákupy nové techniky a hledají levnější způsob ochrany měst, letišť i ropných zařízení.
Fri, 18 September 2026
1 report- Anadolu Agency (AA)20:02
Military says preemptive attack south of Al-Keili area inflicted heavy losses on paramilitary force
Sat, 19 September 2026
1 report- Anadolu Agency (AA)19:37
Military says aircraft intercepted over Kurmuk town, with no casualties reported among its forces
Sun, 20 September 2026
1 report- Anadolu Agency (AA)19:53
Sudan Doctors Network says strikes hit neighborhoods in El-Obeid, capital of North Kordofan state, from dawn through midday
Tue, 22 September 2026
1 report- AllAfrica17:37
[Unicef] New York/Nairobi/Khartoum -- Drone strikes on two warehouses in Shikan locality, North Kordofan, on 20 September destroyed over 292,000 school textbooks, 40,000 Arabic Language and Mathematics Review Books, and other learning materials intended for distribution to children.
Thu, 24 September 2026
1 report- straitstimes.com11:16
UM RUWABA, Sudan, Sept 23 - Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces have intensified deadly drone attacks in government-held towns in the frontline state of North Kordofan, disrupting normal life and causing a deep sense of insecurity, residents say. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Fri, 25 September 2026
1 report- Anadolu Agency (AA)08:47
Israeli army opens investigation, temporarily suspends operation of drone type involved in incident
Sun, 27 September 2026
2 reports- AllAfrica16:05
[Dabanga] Wad Madani -- Paramilitary Rapid Support Forces drones struck the Umm Alila fuel depot east of Wad Madani in El Gezira early on Sunday, triggering fires as Sudan's warring sides reported further drone activity across the country.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)23:45
Authorities give no casualty or damage figures for blaze at Umm Alila facility in Al Jazirah state
Mon, 28 September 2026
2 reports- Anadolu Agency (AA)14:30
No casualties reported in attack
- Anadolu Agency (AA)16:25
North Kordofan government says sports city, Shikan University College among sites targeted in RSF drone attacks
Thu, 1 October 2026
1 report- Anadolu Agency (AA)15:51
Sudan Doctors Network says strike targeted Kordofan University dormitory in El-Obeid, calls attack violation of international humanitarian law
Fri, 2 October 2026
1 report- Anadolu Agency (AA)16:48
Capture cuts RSF supply routes and opens road toward West Kordofan, officials tell Anadolu
Sat, 3 October 2026
3 reports- Anadolu Agency (AA)13:51
No details given about casualties or damage from attack
- Anadolu Agency (AA)19:18
Military statement follows reported drone attacks on governor’s home, civilian sites in state capital, Damazin
- radiotamazuj.org20:19
Sudanese authorities have accused the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) of carrying out drone strikes
Sun, 4 October 2026
2 reports- Anadolu Agency (AA)16:11
Fatalities reported in attacks targeting city of Dilling, says Sudan Doctors Network
- AllAfrica16:28
[Dabanga] El Obeid -- A drone strike on a shelter for internally displaced people in El Obeid, North Kordofan, late on Thursday reportedly killed a boy and wounded 12 children, as another drone strike on a university dormitory in the city killed five civilians and injured 47 others.
Mon, 5 October 2026
4 reports- AllAfrica04:49
[Dabanga] Dilling, South Kordofan -- Four civilians, including a child and a woman, have been killed in RSF drone strikes on residential neighbourhoods in Dilling, South Kordofan, the Sudan Doctors Network says. The network condemns the attacks as a grave violation of international humanitarian law.
- AllAfrica04:49
[Dabanga] Ed Damazin -- The RSF-aligned Tasees Alliance forces announced on Saturday that they had taken full control of areas in Roseires locality, north-east of Ed Damazin, capital of Sudan's Blue Nile state, after seizing several areas, including Menze, Jabal El Nimr, Jabal El Num, Basharkat, Matanguya, Mangaling El Jawani, Masnabiga, and Makala.
- radiotamazuj.org13:36
More than 10 civilians were killed and at least 17 others wounded when a drone
- Anadolu Agency (AA)15:46
Military previously announced downing 5 drones of same type in North Kordofan, most recently on Sept. 27
Thu, 8 October 2026
1 report- Le Monde (France)15:00
Les services de renseignement ukrainiens, désireux de frapper les intérêts de Moscou, allié du pouvoir malien, ont formé au maniement de ces armes aériennes les indépendantistes touareg, qui se battent aux côtés des djihadistes.
Fri, 9 October 2026
3 reports- Al Jazeera English17:19
Drone reportedly linked to RSF targets Wad al-Mahi, killing dozens near displacement camp, including women and children.
- voanews.com19:55
Iran and Iran-backed Shiite militias in Iraq have intensified their surveillance and security activities in the Kurdistan Region, following the withdrawal of U.S. and coalition forces, Kurdish officials say, as a new drone attack targeted a camp housing Iranian Kurdish refugee near Erbil.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)20:40
19 others injured in attack in Blue Nile state, including 6 children and 8 women, says Sudan Doctors Network
Sat, 10 October 2026
4 reports- Die Zeit (Germany)12:52
Die Lage im Sudan ist weiter verheerend, Hunderttausende sind von einer Gesundheitskrise bedroht. Bei einem Angriff der Rapid Support Forces gab es mindestens 40 Tote.
- BBC News World14:49
Eight children are said to be among those killed by the strike, which hit a gathering of displaced people.
- Index.hr (Croatia)17:12
U NAPADU dronom u Sudanu ubijeno je najmanje 40 ljudi. Hutisti su napali zračnu luku u Saudijskoj Arabiji, a SAD je ukinuo desetljećima staru zabranu letova za Libanon.
- AllAfrica23:25
[Dabanga] Wad El Mahi Locality / Geisan Locality / El Roseir -- Drone strikes and explosions have killed scores of civilians and injured dozens across Sudan, as attacks on displacement shelters and residential neighbourhoods in Blue Nile and North Kordofan coincide with deadly mine blasts in West Kordofan and renewed armed violence in South Darfur.
Sun, 11 October 2026
1 report- Anadolu Agency (AA)19:09
Attacks target areas sheltering displaced families in West Kordofan, with women and children among reported victims
Mon, 12 October 2026
4 reports- AllAfrica03:55
[SNA] Khartoum (SUNA) - The Government of the Republic of Sudan strongly condemned the attacks carried out against the city of El-Obeid, the capital of North Kordofan State, on Friday using suicide drones, attributed to the rebel Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militia. According to preliminary information, the attacks resulted in civilian injuries and damage to homes and property.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)09:43
Military says strategic drone entered Sudan from Ethiopia before being intercepted in Blue Nile state
- Anadolu Agency (AA)12:42
Um Darfa Hospital in Blue Nile state knocked out of service after Sunday attack, Sudan Doctors Network says
- NYT World18:29
The attacks occurred at a remote gold mine hundreds of miles from the front lines of Sudan’s devastating civil war. Videos showed what appeared to be Egyptian munitions.
Sat, 17 October 2026
1 report- Al Jazeera English09:44
Rapid Support Forces accuse army of killing 30 civilians in attack on Nyala's busy livestock market.
Sun, 18 October 2026
4 reports- Index.hr (Croatia)07:36
ALBANSKI premijer Edi Rama izjavio je da je neutraliziran dron s eksplozivom koji je ciljao zgradu Vlade.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)13:27
Army says Friday’s airstrikes targeted RSF command centers, positions in South Darfur capital
- Al Jazeera English13:37
Sudan’s army says it struck RSF command centres in South Darfur, but the RSF says a crowded livestock market was hit.
- Wirtualna Polska (Poland)17:43
Premier Albanii Edi Rama poinformował w niedzielę, że służby zneutralizowały dron wyposażony w materiały wybuchowe, który miał uderzyć w budynek rządowy w Tiranie. Zdarzenie zbiegło się z trwającymi od pięciu dni antyrządowymi protestami w stolicy kraju. Rama oskarżył o atak zagraniczne podmioty, wskazując m.in. na Iran.
Mon, 19 October 2026
10 reports- AllAfrica03:39
[Dabanga] Bir Saliba / Abu Zabad Locality / El Mazroub / Wad -- Drone attacks killed civilians in West Darfur and West Kordofan on Saturday, including women, while further strikes targeted military installations in eastern Sudan. A separate fire destroyed up to 80 commercial stalls in Northern State.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)11:47
Army reports heavy losses among attacking forces in southeastern Sudan, while military sources say air defenses downed drones near Khartoum airport
- The Guardian World14:45
Witness says drone struck twice at transport hub in al-Dibab, in one of deadliest single attacks of war A drone strike near a market in southern Sudan on Sunday evening killed 80 people, mostly commuters catching rides home. Ahmed Wadi, a witness, said the attack in the town of al-Dibab in West Kordofan state left “50 bodies who I helped bury, one of them my own brother Mohamed”. Continue reading...
- Libération (France)15:55
Des bombardements de l’armée régulière ont fait plus de cent morts, essentiellement des civils, depuis vendredi 16 octobre.
- Novinky (Czechia)17:01
Nedělní dronový útok na dopravní uzel na jihu Súdánu si vyžádal osmdesát mrtvých, informuje s odkazem na zdravotníky a očité svědky deník The Guardian. Většinu obětí tvoří lidé, kteří po uzavření místního trhu čekali na spoje domů.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)17:44
Attacks kill at least 19 civilians in western, southern states while targeting sites near capital airport
- abcnews.com18:09
A drone attack killed three children in Sudan's capital, Khartoum, on Monday, according to Emergency Lawyers, a group that tracks violence against civilians
- Index.hr (Croatia)19:08
U NAPADU dronom na Kartum, glavni grad Sudana, danas je poginulo troje djece, objavila je lokalna udruga za ljudska prava.
- Al Jazeera English21:38
Rights groups warn increasing attacks by unmanned aircraft are targeting civilians and infrastructure.
- Google News - Top Stories21:42
160 people reported killed in escalating drone attacks across Sudan Al Jazeera Drone strike in disputed Sudan-South Sudan area kills dozens, minister says Reuters Drone attack near market kills 80 in Sudan The Guardian Drone attacks kill scores in Sudan's West Kordofan state and capital Khartoum France 24 73 killed in drone attacks on Abyei joint market Radio Tamazuj
Tue, 20 October 2026
8 reports- AllAfrica04:39
[UN News] Drone strikes killed and injured dozens across Sudan on Monday as the ongoing war continues to cause soaring displacement and hunger.
- Novinky (Czechia)05:38
Nejméně 73 lidí zabily v pondělí drony na tržišti v oblasti Abyei mezi Súdánem a Jižním Súdánem. Agentuře Reuters to řekl místní dočasný ministr informací Yohana Akol Ngor, podle něhož za útokem stála súdánská armáda. Tvrzení ale podle agentury ničím nedoložil. Region Abyei si nárokují Súdán i Jižní Súdán.
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- ČT24 (Czechia)20 Oct, 05:51their copy
- RMF24 (Poland)08:13
Krwawy atak dronów na targowisko w Sudanie. Zginęły 73 osoby
- Anadolu Agency (AA)11:05
Army says 15 combat vehicles seized, 5 others destroyed during fighting in Sali area
- Die Zeit (Germany)11:07
Mehrere Orte im Sudan sind mit Drohnen angegriffen worden, darunter Khartum und ein Markt an der Grenze zum Südsudan. UN-Generalsekretär Guterres verurteilte die Gewalt.
- BBC News World14:24
A truck carrying people to a funeral and a market alleged to be supplying fuel to the RSF were targeted.
- DW Top Stories18:09
A drone strike hit a market in the Abyei border region disputed by Sudan and South Sudan and killed dozens. The drone caused a large fire when it hit a fuel depot. South Sudanese officials blamed Sudan's military.
- Der Spiegel (Germany)18:40
Nach einem Angriff auf einen Markt in der Region Abyei steigen die Todeszahlen. Die südsudanesische Regierung macht Sudans Armee für die Attacke verantwortlich.