Conflict · Khartoum, Sudan · October 26, 2026

RSF drones hit five Sudan power stations

Reported by 6 outlets · first reported Oct 26, 5:59 AM ET

Drones hit stations in three states, causing mass outages. UK sanctioned commanders over sexual violence.

Why it matters

Outages worsen a humanitarian crisis.

Background

RSF and army have fought since 2023.

The story so far

1. Oct 21Drone strikes on Abyei market and mourners kill well over 100
2. Oct 23UN says drone strikes killed 306 in Sudan in three weeks
3. Oct 24UN says drone strikes killed 306 in Sudan in three weeks
4. Oct 26RSF drones hit five Sudan power stations
5. Oct 27Sudan: RSF drones hit market and power stations
6. Nov 2Drone attacks hit Sudan's power system
7. Nov 3RSF drone strikes hit Sudan

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Sources

• The Guardian ↗Oct 26, 5:59 AM ET
• The Hindu ↗Oct 26, 1:18 PM ET
• Al Jazeera ↗Oct 26, 1:32 PM ET

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