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Archive photo · 2 July 2026Sudan Repeats Ethiopia Drone Strike Allegations, Cites Attacks On Power And Fuel Sites
“Sudan says 162 drone attacks launched from Ethiopian territory”
“Sudan on Wednesday accused neighbouring Ethiopia of involvement in a series of drone attacks”
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Sudan says drone attacks were launched from Ethiopian territory, targeting power and fuel sites. Sudan claims 162 drone attacks from Ethiopia killed over 400 civilians and 102 soldiers.
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Drone claims and power hits
Sudan repeated allegations that Ethiopia allowed drone attacks to be launched from Ethiopian territory, and Sudanese Foreign Ministry Undersecretary Muawiya Osman Khalid said the alleged launches were “a dangerous development that could undermine security and stability in the region.” Sudan’s government linked the strikes to civilian infrastructure and said a drone attack disabled the Markhiyat power station northwest of Omdurman, disrupting electricity supplies across the capital area. Sudan’s officials said further strikes on Wednesday targeted a power station and fuel storage facilities in El Manaqil, Gezira State, and they also cited fuel storage sites and a pipeline linked to Bashayer Port in Red Sea State.
Sudan’s army and the Rapid Support Forces have been fighting since April 2023, after tensions over plans to integrate the paramilitary force into the regular military escalated into war, according to the accounts in the sources. Sudan’s officials presented what they described as flight data, satellite imagery and fragments of intercepted drones at a joint press conference in Khartoum, and the flight data and alleged origin of the drones could not be independently verified.
Numbers, casualties, and evidence
Sudan’s briefing figures claimed 162 drone attacks launched from Ethiopian territory, and the claims said the attacks killed more than 400 civilians and 102 military personnel, while also stating the accusations had not been independently verified. Sudan’s officials identified alleged drone launch bases in Assosa and Bahir Dar and said the drones followed flight paths alongside South Sudan, while they also named aircraft types including Chinese-made drones and the Turkish-made Bayraktar Akıncı and Bayraktar TB2. Sudan’s officials said Sudanese forces shot down several drones, including Akıncı and CH-95 models, and they also described targets including dozens of schools, fuel stations, health centres, and hospitals.
Sudan’s Undersecretary Muawiya Osman Khalid said the government was pursuing a policy of “strategic patience” but would not compromise on defending Sudan’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. Sudan’s Foreign Ministry also urged the international community to take concrete action to stop what it described as aggression threatening civilian lives and regional stability, while Ethiopia and the United Arab Emirates were described as denying support for the RSF.
Regional stakes and diplomatic push
Sudan’s Defence Minister Hassan Daoud Kabroun alleged that more than 20 countries supported the Rapid Support Forces with funding, drones, logistical assistance and foreign fighters, and he did not identify them beyond repeating claims against Ethiopia and the UAE. Kabroun also described the war as “an exhausting war aimed at destroying Sudan, looting its resources, and changing its demographic composition,” and he said Khartoum presented “conclusive” evidence identifying countries that provided support to the militia led by Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, known as 'Hemeti'. Sudan’s Foreign Ministry accused the UAE of supplying drones to the RSF for attacks in the country, and it said those devices “are launched from Ethiopian territory” against critical facilities including pipelines.
Sudan’s government said it reserves the right to self-protection and to keep the international community informed, while it urged international justice institutions to act to halt aggression. Sudan’s defence minister also called for renewed regional security cooperation, including joint border protection and measures to strengthen maritime security along Sudan’s Red Sea coastline, and he said Sudan sought to join a regional arrangement for the collective protection of the Red Sea.