Sudanese Forces Shoot Down Drones Aiming at Khartoum and Atbara Amid Tensions

Sudanese forces shot down drones targeting Khartoum and Atbara, highlighting ongoing tensions despite the paramilitary RSFs acceptance of a ceasefire amid escalating violence.

• Early Friday, Sudans air defenses successfully intercepted drones in Omdurman and Atbara, with residents reporting intense anti-aircraft fire during the attacks on Khartoums northern districts.
• The assault involved unmanned aerial vehicles aimed at both cities, raising concerns about the escalating conflict between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces.
• The situation remains volatile despite the RSFs declared acceptance of a ceasefire, as tensions have persisted throughout Sudan, particularly in conflict-affected regions like Darfur.