On May 4, 2023, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) executed drone strikes on Port Sudan, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict with the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF). These strikes, targeting critical infrastructure, resulted in severe civilian displacement and heightened regional tensions. The RSF's enhanced capabilities, especially its use of suicide drones, signal a shift in the power dynamics, challenging the aerial dominance previously held by the SAF. Amid accusations of foreign support for the RSF, the situation underscores the complexities of Sudan's conflict, particularly concerning its lucrative gold economy.
On May 4, Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) launched a barrage of suicide drones at Port Sudan, the army's de facto wartime capital on the Red Sea.
The strikes led to a huge displacement from the city. Many people left Port Sudan, Aza Aera, a local relief worker, told Al Jazeera.
The RSF is closing the gap with an arsenal of suicide drones, which it used on Port Sudan for six consecutive days.
Despite losing significant ground, the RSF then stepped up its aggression against the SAF with Chinese-made drones.
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