Thursday, October 22, 2026 -Sudan is facing another deadly escalation in its ongoing conflict after a wave of drone strikes killed more than 100 people across several regions, including a devastating attack near a market in West Kordofan.
Residents and medical workers reported that a drone strike near Al-Dibab killed dozens of people gathered at a transport hub after market day, with the death toll rising as wounded victims died from their injuries. The attacks, reported in October 2026, have intensified fears for civilians caught in the fighting between Sudan's military and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
The violence has extended beyond West Kordofan, with reported strikes in Nyala, Khartoum and other areas. Medical sources and local monitors have documented civilian deaths, including children, as drones increasingly threaten homes, markets and essential infrastructure. Responsibility for individual attacks remains disputed, with both sides accused of carrying out strikes.
The United Nations has condemned the growing number of attacks that kill civilians and disrupt vital services, warning of the devastating consequences for communities already struggling with displacement, hunger and limited access to healthcare.
The latest deaths underline the urgent need to protect civilians and ensure humanitarian assistance reaches affected communities. Families continue to face the dangers of air attacks while millions of people across Sudan need food, shelter and medical support.
International pressure for a ceasefire and accountability for attacks on civilians is mounting, but the fighting continues to obstruct relief efforts. Without meaningful progress towards ending the conflict, further casualties and worsening humanitarian conditions remain serious concerns for Sudan and the wider region.
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