At least 80 people were killed following a drone strike near a market in Sudan's southern West Kordofan state, according to reporting by France 24 — English citing a local medical source and an eyewitness.
The aerial bombardment hit the town of Al-Dibab on Sunday evening. The incident stands as one of the deadliest single attacks recorded since the armed conflict erupted between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces in 2023.
Deadly Strike on Al-Dibab
The attack unfolded in an area populated by civilians near local commercial stalls. Accounts provided by a witness and medical personnel on Monday confirmed that the blast caused widespread casualties, leaving a confirmed death toll of at least 80 individuals.
Medical resources in the region have been stretched thin as local responders worked to assist the injured following the Sunday evening strike. The town of Al-Dibab, located in the restive West Kordofan region, became the latest epicenter of high-casualty violence that has repeatedly hit populated communal hubs during the ongoing war.
Escalating Toll of Sudan's Conflict
The strike underscores the catastrophic human toll of the conflict between Sudan’s rival military factions, which has gripped the nation since fighting began in 2023. Armed engagements and aerial assaults have continuously devastated infrastructure and communities across multiple states.
Sunday's incident in Al-Dibab ranks among the highest single-event casualty counts documented throughout the prolonged confrontation. Neither faction immediately claimed responsibility for the deployment of the drone, while the civilian population in West Kordofan continues to bear the brunt of ongoing hostilities.
