Drone shot down near Khartoum airport in Sudan, flights temporarily suspended

In the Sudanese capital, Khartoum, air defense forces shot down a drone approaching the international airport. This was reported by the Associated Press, according to UNN.

Details

According to airport officials, the drone was launched by paramilitary forces and was approaching from the south, but it was intercepted before reaching its target.

There is no information regarding casualties or destruction. Military authorities confirmed the destruction of the drone.

Airport Operations

Following the incident, airport operations were temporarily suspended for inspections, but flights are expected to resume later.

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According to sources, the drone could have been launched from the territory of a neighboring country, though this has not been officially confirmed.

Conflict in the Region

The attack took place against the backdrop of the ongoing conflict between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces, which began in 2023. Previously, just days ago, a drone hit a civilian vehicle on the outskirts of Khartoum, killing at least five people.

According to estimates by independent organizations, tens of thousands of people have died since the start of the war, and more than 12 million have been forced to flee their homes.

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