Sudan’s RSF amasses fleet of 43 attack drones in Darfur region

Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces have amassed a fleet of at least 43 attack drones at an airbase in South Darfur, according to Maghrebi Week on October 6th.

Yale University released an emergency alert on the morning of September 29^th. In the satellite imagery provided, the drones can be seen alongside 36 launchers stationed at the RSF-controlled Nyala airport.

All 43 drones and 20 of the launchers appeared within the last three days, representing a “sign of imminent attack.” HRL warned that the build-up is a “clear and present danger to civilians, critical infrastructure, and humanitarian aid access.”

Maghrebi Week