Conflict · Nyala, Sudan · October 27, 2026

Sudan: RSF drones hit market and power stations

Reported by 5 outlets · first reported Oct 27, 5:27 AM ET

A drone strike on a market in Nyala killed 21 people and wounded at least 40. Drones also hit five power stations, causing mass outages. Western governments warn of famine.

Why it matters

Millions face acute hunger as war and aid cuts compound the crisis.

Background

The army and the Rapid Support Forces have fought since April 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 Hindu ↗Oct 27, 5:27 AM ET
• The Hindu ↗Oct 27, 6:33 AM ET
• BBC News ↗Oct 27, 11:41 AM ET

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