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Drone attacks hit Sudan's power system as army reports RSF defections

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Fresh drone attacks have further disrupted electricity supplies in Sudan, according to Al Jazeera. The army reports new defections from the paramilitary RSF.

Location
≈ Sudan · Sudan live map
Coordinates
≈ 15.50°N 32.50°E
Reported
2 Nov 2026, 17:26 UTC
Category
Conflict · Air / missile / drone
Impact
3 of 5 · Serious
Situation
Sudan civil war
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Drone attacks hit Sudan's power supply as famine warnings grow

On Monday, Al Jazeera reported fresh drone attacks that further disrupted electricity supplies in Sudan, and the army reported new defections from the paramilitary RSF. Also on Monday, Khartoum said it had lodged complaints with the UN against Ethiopia over one-way drone attacks. Displaced people face a worsening food crisis amid warnings of famine.

  • Drone attacks further disrupted Sudan's electricity supplies, according to Al Jazeera.
  • The army reports new defections from the RSF.
  • Khartoum says one-way drone attacks have killed or wounded 484 civilians since February and has filed UN complaints against Ethiopia.
  • Displaced Sudanese face a mounting food crisis, with famine warnings as the aid situation worsens.
Updated 2 Nov 2026, 18:08 UTC · Written by Claude from the reports on this page and on the map. Check the linked sources for full details.

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