06.05.2025 10:22
In Port Sudan, one of the largest cities in Sudan, consecutive explosion sounds were reported due to drone strikes. Firefighting teams have begun efforts to extinguish the fire that broke out in the port. While the Sudanese government has not yet made a statement regarding possible casualties, it has been reported that the attacks were carried out by the rebel group Rapid Support Forces.
Recently, the airport in Sudan, an African country where civil war has intensified, was targeted by the rebel group Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Authorities stated that flights to the city's airport have been suspended until security is ensured.
Witnesses confirmed the explosions that occurred in Port Sudan. The Sudanese government has not yet made a statement regarding possible casualties.
CIVIL SECTION OF THE AIRPORT TARGETED BY DRONES
Images from the region showed firefighting teams trying to intervene in a large fire that broke out at the port. It was reported that a large number of police, fire, and medical teams were dispatched to the scene. The report shared information that the Sudanese army fired air defense missiles to prevent the attack. The airport official in Port Sudan stated that the attack was aimed at civilian targets, saying, "The attack was directed at the civil section."
MILITARY BASES ALSO TARGETED
An army source emphasized that the attack targeted military bases. The source stated that another drone targeted the main army base in the city center. The army source also noted that witnesses reported that a hotel was also hit in the same area. Authorities recorded that the RSF carried out the attacks using drones. The first statement from the Sudanese government emphasized that damage assessment work is ongoing.
CONFLICTS IN SUDAN HAVE INTENSIFIED
The Sudanese army announced on May 4 that the RSF had launched a drone attack targeting Port Sudan. It was stated that the army headquarters located in the city was targeted in the attack. Authorities expressed that there were no casualties as a result of the attack.
In Sudan, the capital Khartoum was under the control of rebels for 23 months and was retaken from the RSF during operations conducted from March 20 to 12, 2025.