Sudan Civil Defence Contains Fires at Port Sudan Fuel Depot Amid Drone Attacks

Port Sudan Under Attack

• 🎯 Port Sudan, once a relative haven, is now facing intense bombardment from paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
• ⚡ The city has endured a week of sustained drone strikes targeting energy infrastructure, military sites, and the airport.
• ⚠️ Citizens living near bombed sites are fleeing, expressing fear and uncertainty about their next steps.

Allegations of Foreign Involvement

• 🛰️ Amnesty International has evidence suggesting the RSF is using Chinese-made drones supplied by the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
• 🚫 The UAE denies these allegations, but the Sudanese government has declared it a hostile state and severed diplomatic ties.
• 📈 The Sudanese government claims the UAE escalated support to the rebellion with advanced weapons after its proxy faced defeat.

Shifting Military Tactics and Consequences

• 🔄 The daily drone strikes represent a change in tactics for the RSF, moving beyond ground offensives.
• 🗺️ Military analysts suggest these attacks may compel the armed forces to defend Port Sudan, potentially hindering their ability to protect other territories or advance.
• humanitarian crisis, threatening to worsen the already dire situation across the country.