Sudan's RSF Launches Second Drone Attack in Port Sudan, Targeting Fuel Depots

 

Sudan's RSF Launches Second Drone Attack in Port Sudan, Targeting Fuel Depots**

The Rapid Support Forces (RSF), Sudan’s paramilitary group, carried out a second drone strike in as many days on Port Sudan early Monday morning, targeting fuel storage facilities in the strategic eastern city. Security sources told Reuters that the attack has significantly escalated the ongoing two-year conflict.

Large columns of smoke and flames billowed from the targeted fuel depots, as civil defense teams worked to contain the spreading fires. The strike reportedly involved drones that hit civilian infrastructure—specifically, major fuel storage tanks—causing extensive damage.

Sudan’s energy and petroleum minister, Mohiedienn Naiem Mohamed Saied, condemned the attack, describing it as a "terrorist operation" aimed at crippling essential services and terrorizing civilians. He called it part of a "criminal campaign" by militias attempting to paralyze daily life in the region.

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The fire has engulfed diesel tanks and spread to nearby fuel depots, raising fears of a broader disaster in the densely populated area surrounding the port. The strike has heightened concerns about the stability of Port Sudan, which hosts the country’s main seaport, airport, and military command.

The RSF has not officially claimed responsibility for the drone attack but had previously targeted a military base and other strategic sites near Port Sudan Airport on Sunday—their first strike into the city, which was long considered a government stronghold and vital humanitarian hub.

The recent escalation underscores the fragile security situation in Sudan, which has been embroiled in a deadly conflict between the army and RSF since April 2023. The fighting has displaced over 12 million people and left half of the population facing severe food shortages, according to the United Nations. The conflict threatens to deepen Yemen’s strategic vulnerabilities and hinder humanitarian efforts in the region.