Drone Horror in Sudan: Overnight Strikes Kill 15, Leave Dozens Injured

Sudan’s prolonged civil war took another devastating turn as overnight drone strikes in the central city of El Obeid killed at least 15 people and left dozens injured, according to health officials and humanitarian sources. The attacks have intensified fears over the growing use of unmanned warfare in a conflict that has already pushed millions to the edge of survival.

The strikes began late Wednesday and hit multiple locations across the city, including areas near military positions, residential neighbourhoods and public gathering spots. Officials at El Obeid Hospital said victims continued arriving through the night, with several among the injured reported to be in critical condition.

According to local medical networks, one of the deadliest incidents occurred at a funeral gathering near a cemetery, where a drone strike killed at least four people . Another attack reportedly targeted a gas station , adding to concerns that civilian spaces are increasingly becoming part of the battlefield.

Aid workers operating in the region described a city living under constant fear. Drone activity has reportedly increased sharply in recent days, forcing schools to suspend classes and disrupting normal life. Markets have remained only partially functional as residents limit movement and avoid public spaces.

Local monitoring groups warned that the death toll may rise further, noting that drones continued to hover over parts of the city even after the initial attacks. Reports also suggested that homes close to military facilities were damaged and a truck carrying food supplies into the city was struck, killing its driver.

Sudan’s conflict began in April 2023 following a power struggle between the national army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) . What started as political tensions evolved into one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises .

The war has already claimed tens of thousands of lives , displaced nearly 13 million people , and left vast regions facing famine conditions . Humanitarian agencies estimate that more than 30 million people now require assistance.

As the conflict enters its fourth year , analysts warn that the growing reliance on drone warfare is making civilian protection increasingly difficult and further complicating already fragile humanitarian operations across Sudan.