A drone strike on a crowded market in Sudan has killed at least 11 people, highlighting the growing danger civilians face as the country’s civil war increasingly shifts to the air. The attack, which struck during a busy trading period, injured dozens more and left a trail of destruction across one of the community’s main gathering places.
The incident is the latest in a series of aerial attacks that have intensified as Sudan’s rival military factions rely more heavily on drones and air power. As the war drags into another year, the rising number of civilian casualties has sparked renewed alarm among humanitarian organizations and international observers.
A Deadly Strike in a Civilian Market
According to local officials and eyewitnesses, the drone strike hit a bustling marketplace where vendors were selling vegetables, grains, and household goods. Markets in Sudan serve not only as economic hubs but also as vital lifelines for communities already struggling with shortages of food and basic supplies. Witnesses described a sudden explosion that sent debris and smoke into the air, followed by chaos as people rushed to escape. Many victims were traders and shoppers who had gathered during one of the busiest times of the day.
Emergency responders and volunteers rushed to the scene, pulling wounded civilians from the rubble and transporting them to nearby medical facilities. With hospitals already overwhelmed by the ongoing conflict, treating the injured has become increasingly difficult… Source: vocal.media/theSwam
