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2024-11-19 Africa Horn

Sudan army repels RSF drone attack on Atbara airport

[SudanTribune] Sudan
Sudan

...a Moslem country located in the Horn of Africa. It is noted for its affinity for rule by ex- or current generals, its holy men, and for the oppression of the native Afro population by its Arab conquerors. South Sudan, populated mostly by the natives, split off from Sudan proper, which left North and South Darfur to be oppressed by the guys with turbans...
’s army said it shot down several drones launched by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) targeting Atbara International Airport in River Nile state early on Monday.

Witnesses reported hearing drones flying over the town of al-Fadlab near Atbara around 4:45 a.m. and seeing army anti-aircraft units engaging them.

The River Nile state security committee, comprising military and civilian officials, said in a statement that the RSF carried out a "failed attempt
...Curses! Foiled again!...
" to attack the airport.

The committee said air defences intercepted and downed the drones before they reached the airport, adding that the situation in Atbara was "secure and stable."

This marks the second drone attack on Atbara since the conflict in Sudan erupted. A previous drone attack last April targeted a gathering of an army-supporting militia, killing 15 people.

Atbara Airport recently underwent renovations and expansion, including upgrades to its runway and passenger terminals, to prepare for domestic and international flights.

The attack comes amid intensified fighting between the army and the RSF across Sudan. The RSF has increasingly relied on drones to target army positions and civilian infrastructure.

In July, RSF drones attacked government buildings in Ad-Damir, the capital of River Nile state. The army base in Shendi, also in River Nile state, has been hit by multiple drone attacks this year.

Posted by trailing wife 2024-11-19 2024-11-19 00:16|| || Front Page|| [11154 views ] Top
File under: Govt of Sudan

#1 RSF attack on Atbara is farthest north. Attacks possibly cut off railroad from Port Sudan to Government forces located north of Khartoum. This action, plus RSF attacks on El Fasher and Kutum, indicate all is not going well for putative government now operating from Port Sudan. As expected, Europe and White House are calling for cease fire. They should butt out. Sudanese doing what they do best.

Posted by Albert Pelosi3459 2024-11-19 06:18|| 2024-11-19 06:18|| Front Page Top

#2 Sudanese doing what they do best.

Fight until the worst man wins?

Posted by trailing wife 2024-11-19 09:30|| 2024-11-19 09:30|| Front Page Top

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