Conflict · Al-Dibab, West Kordofan, Sudan · October 19, 2026

Drone strike near Sudan market kills 80 in West Kordofan

Reported by 3 outlets · first reported Oct 19, 10:00 AM ET

A drone struck twice near a market and transport hub in al-Dibab, West Kordofan, killing 80 people, mostly commuters, in one of the deadliest single attacks of the war. A separate drone attack in Khartoum killed four, including three children.

Why it matters

Civilian deaths are mounting in the world's largest humanitarian crisis.

Background

Sudan's army and the paramilitary RSF have been at war since April 2023. Drone warfare has spread the violence to Kordofan and the capital.

The story so far

1. Oct 16Drone strike on cattle market kills 30 in Nyala, Sudan
2. Oct 19Drone strike near Sudan market kills 80 in West Kordofan
3. Oct 20Drone strike on Abyei market among attacks killing hundreds in Sudan
4. Oct 22Drone strike on Abyei fuel depot kills at least 153
5. Oct 28Drone strike on Nyala market in Sudan kills over 100

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Sources

• The Guardian ↗Oct 19, 10:45 AM ET
• France 24 ↗Oct 19, 10:00 AM ET
• The Hindu ↗Oct 19, 2:33 PM ET

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