Attack and immediate impact
Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have launched what a government official described as a coordinated drone strike on five power stations in the country’s east, causing mass blackouts across large parts of three states. The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the facilities hit included two stations in Al-Jazira state, two in Gedaref and one in White Nile state.
The official account said the strikes resulted in power outages across wide areas under the control of the Sudanese army. Authorities have reported that the interruption of electricity supply is extensive, affecting both urban centres and more rural districts within the three states.
Use of drones and infrastructure targeting
The reported operation involved unmanned aerial systems and was framed by officials as a coordinated attack on energy infrastructure. Targeting power plants can have immediate knock-on effects on telecommunications, water pumping and other services that depend on electricity, compounding the practical impact of the outages for civilians.
Outlook and developments
Details remain limited and the situation is evolving. The government official’s account provides the primary public description so far, and further information about damage, response measures or the wider intent behind the strikes has not been disclosed. The outages are likely to complicate humanitarian and municipal services already operating under difficult conditions.
Further reports are expected as authorities assess damage to the facilities and work to restore supply to affected areas. For now, the strikes mark a significant disruption to civilian infrastructure in eastern Sudan and underline the volatility of the security environment in those states.