On Thursday, October 29, 2026, drone attacks targeted the Am Debaker thermal power plant in Rabak, White Nile state, and the city of Kadugli in South Kordofan. The attacks, carried out by drones belonging to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), resulted in power outages in several areas, including the cities of Rabak and Kosti. Eyewitnesses reported hearing loud explosions in the early hours of the morning.
The Am Debaker power plant was hit in the early hours of Thursday, causing power outages in several areas. Citizens in Rabak reported hearing loud explosions, while sources confirmed that anti-aircraft fire managed to down four drones, but two others hit the substation. The extent of the damage and losses is still unknown. This is the eighth time the Am Debaker plant has been targeted by drone attacks in the past three days, resulting in widespread power outages.
On Wednesday, October 28, 2026, the city of Kadugli was also targeted by RSF drones. The attacks hit the city's power plant and a fuel station, but the extent of the damage is still unknown. Sources close to the Sudanese Armed Forces and the RSF reported that the attacks caused significant damage.
In the Blue Nile state, the area of Balqowa in the Wad Al-Mahi province was targeted by over 10 kamikaze drones in attacks that lasted from midnight to dawn on Thursday. The attacks hit the local health center, primary school, and markets, as well as other targets that have not been precisely identified.
The recent drone attacks are part of a series of escalating attacks on critical infrastructure in Sudan. The Am Debaker power plant has been targeted multiple times in the past, causing significant disruptions to the power supply. The Sudanese government and the RSF have not commented on the attacks.
The attacks have caused widespread concern among citizens, who are already facing significant challenges due to the ongoing conflict in the region. The power outages have disrupted daily life, affecting businesses, hospitals, and other essential services.
The situation in Sudan remains volatile, with ongoing clashes between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the RSF. The international community has called for an immediate ceasefire and a return to negotiations to resolve the conflict. The Sudanese government has pledged to take all necessary measures to protect its citizens and infrastructure.
Key points
- The drone attacks on the Am Debaker power plant and other targets in Sudan have caused significant disruptions to the power supply and daily life.
- The attacks are part of a series of escalating attacks on critical infrastructure in Sudan.
- The situation in Sudan remains volatile, with ongoing clashes between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the RSF.
