RSF Drone Strikes Knock Out Power in Sudan’s East: 5 Stations Hit

Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) launched coordinated drone strikes on five power stations in three eastern states, triggering widespread blackouts, a government official said. The attacks hit two stations each in Al-Jazira and Gedaref states and one in White Nile state, all areas controlled by the Sudanese army. The official, speaking anonymously, confirmed that the strikes resulted in power outages across large parts of these three states. This escalation marks a significant expansion of the conflict into critical civilian infrastructure, with the RSF directly targeting the national grid. The power cuts are likely to deepen the humanitarian crisis, affecting hospitals, water supplies, and daily life for millions. As the war between the army and RSF continues, the deliberate destruction of energy facilities signals a new phase of economic warfare. The impact on Sudan’s already fragile infrastructure could be long-lasting, with repairs expected to take weeks or months amid ongoing fighting.