Drone Strike Kills Two Civilians at Fuel Station in Sudan's White Nile State

Drone strikes continued to hit Sudan on Thursday, with one attack killing two civilians and wounding others at a fuel station in Rabak, the capital of White Nile state. Simultaneously, El-Obeid, the capital of North Kordofan, faced repeated drone assaults.

Local sources reported that the strike in Rabak occurred Thursday morning, prompting authorities to seal off the area, assess damage, and launch an investigation. Witnesses described the attack as spreading panic among residents, with ambulance teams rushing to the scene. The full casualty toll has not yet been announced by authorities.

El-Obeid has been a frequent target in recent weeks, with attacks attributed to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The strikes have intensified across central and western Sudan during the fourth year of fighting between the army and the RSF. Similar attacks have occasionally hit Rabak and Kosti in White Nile state, as well as Kadugli and Dilling in South Kordofan.

Drones have become a critical weapon in the conflict, with both the Sudanese army and the RSF using them to target military sites, infrastructure, and forces. However, the proximity of many military installations to populated areas means civilians often bear the brunt of these attacks, suffering casualties and damage to their homes.