Khartoum witnessed intensified hostilities on Wednesday, October 22, as suicide drones struck the international airport and other parts of the Sudanese capital for the second consecutive day, signaling a sharp escalation in the country’s ongoing conflict.
Military sources confirmed that six drones targeted the vicinity of Khartoum Airport but were intercepted by ground defenses, while additional strikes hit a military base in Omdurman’s Al-Salha area. The paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) claimed responsibility for the coordinated assaults, describing them as “precise special operations” that targeted Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) command sites and personnel.
The renewed wave of attacks forced the suspension of all flight operations at Khartoum International Airport just as authorities had planned to reopen it after months of closure due to the war. Local carrier Badr Airlines canceled its scheduled services through the weekend, citing security concerns.
Meanwhile, similar drone strikes in Sinnar and Blue Nile states caused explosions and widespread power outages near key dams, including Sennar and Al-Roseires. The devastating conflict between the SAF and RSF, ongoing since April 2023, continues to claim lives, displace millions, and deepen Sudan’s humanitarian catastrophe.