Drone Attacks Escalate Sudan’s Civil War into a New Phase
The Sudanese civil war, ongoing since April 2023, has entered a perilous new phase marked by the strategic deployment of drones. Both the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have escalated their use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), leading to increased civilian casualties and significant infrastructure damage. This shift underscores the evolving nature of modern warfare in the region. Emergence of Drone Warfare Initially, drones were employed for reconnaissance missions. However, recent developments have seen both factions utilizing drones for offensive operations: RSF's Drone Capabilities: The RSF has reportedly received advanced drones, including Serbian-made attack UAVs, enhancing their operational reach and lethality. SAF's Countermeasures: In response, the SAF has acquired Iranian drones, bolstering their surveillance and strike capabilities. Notable Drone Attacks Several significant drone attacks have marked this new phase: Port Sudan Attacks: In early […]