Drones shatter months of relative calm in Sudan’s capital as international airport targeted
Sudan's armed forces reported a drone attack on Khartoum International Airport on Monday, blaming the United Arab Emirates and Ethiopia. This incident marks a significant escalation, shattering months of relative calm in the capital amidst the ongoing civil war.

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AI-generatedSudan's armed forces reported a drone attack on Khartoum International Airport on Monday, blaming the United Arab Emirates and Ethiopia. This incident marks a significant escalation, shattering months of relative calm in the capital amidst the ongoing civil war. The strikes, which began Friday, have impacted both military and civilian areas, according to residents. Sudan has previously accused the UAE of supporting paramilitary forces and Ethiopia of involvement in the conflict, though both nations have denied these allegations. The attacks come as people and organizations had begun returning to the city after the army regained control in March 2025.
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4 extractedReuters could not independently verify the claims made by Sudan's armed forces.
Sudan has previously accused the UAE of supporting RSF paramilitaries, a charge the UAE denies.
Sudan's armed forces blamed the UAE and Ethiopia for a drone attack on Khartoum airport.
Strikes since Friday have hit military targets and civilian areas in Khartoum.