Sudan’s power grid nears collapse as drone strikes blamed on RSF target electric stations

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   Sudan Power Grid Nears Collapse After RSF Drone Strikes

   Sudan's electricity grid is on the brink of collapse following a week of drone attacks targeting power stations in army-held areas. Strikes on Sunday knocked out substations in the northern towns of Abu Hamad and Al-Dabbah, while large portions of the capital have also lost power. The Sudanese government and a rights group blame the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces for the campaign. In response, the Sudan cabinet has ordered a state of maximum alert to protect remaining infrastructure.

   Why it matters

   The targeting of energy infrastructure threatens to disable essential services across the country. This escalation occurs amid broader tensions involving Ethiopia, which Sudan accuses of supporting the RSF.

   What is confirmed

   • Drone strikes knocked out power substations in the northern towns of Al-Dabbah and Abu Hamad.
   • Large parts of Sudan's capital have lost power following a drone attack.
   • The Sudanese government and a rights group attribute the attacks on electricity stations to the Rapid Support Forces.
   • The Sudan cabinet ordered maximum alert due to RSF drone strikes.

   Still unconfirmed

   • Sudan claims 70 drone attacks launched from Ethiopia killed or wounded hundreds over eight months.
   • Sudan accuses Ethiopia of supplying arms to the RSF and facilitating infrastructure strikes.
   • The Sudanese army claims it shot down a drone originating from Ethiopia.
   • Sudan has filed complaints with the UN against Ethiopia regarding drone activity.

   What to watch next

   • UN response to Sudan's complaints against Ethiopia
   • Evidence of RSF drone launch sites
   • Restoration of power to Al-Dabbah and Abu Hamad
   Sources used for this update (17)

   1. Spectrum News NY1 — Large parts of Sudan's capital lose power after drone attack
   2. AP News — Sudan’s power grid nears collapse as drone strikes blamed on RSF target electric stations
   3. Al Jazeera — Sudan files complaints against Ethiopia with UN over deadly drone spree
   4. Sudan Tribune — Sudan cabinet orders maximum alert over RSF drone strikes
   5. Middle East Monitor — Sudan accuses Ethiopia of supplying RSF with arms
   6. Janes Defence Intelligence — Sudan claims numerous UAV attacks launched from Ethiopia
   7. Sudan Tribune — RSF drone strikes knock out power stations in northern Sudan
   8. Addis Standard — News: Sudan says 70 drone attacks launched from Ethiopia killed, wounded hundreds over eight months
   9. Middle East Monitor — Sudan accuses Ethiopia of direct involvement in drone war, presents evidence
   10. Al Jazeera — Drone attacks extend campaign targeting Sudan’s power system
   11. Sudan Tribune — Sudan accuses Ethiopia of facilitating drone strikes on infrastructure
   12. Magzter — Sudan's electricity grid nears collapse | Los Angeles Times - newspaper
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