politics

May 6, 2026

Sudan Accuses Ethiopia and UAE of Drone Attacks on Khartoum Airport

Sudan has accused Ethiopia and the UAE of involvement in a drone strike on Khartoum airport amidst the ongoing civil war.

Sudan Accuses Ethiopia and UAE of Drone Attacks on Khartoum Airport

TL;DR

  • Sudan accused Ethiopia and the United Arab Emirates of involvement in a drone attack on Khartoum International Airport.
  • The Sudanese army claims to have 'conclusive evidence' linking the drones to Ethiopian and UAE involvement.
  • The alleged drones originated from Bahir Dar airport in Ethiopia and were marked with an S88 designation, allegedly linked to the UAE.
  • Sudan has recalled its ambassador to Ethiopia for consultations following the accusations.
  • Ethiopia has dismissed the accusations as 'baseless' and reiterated its commitment to dialogue.
  • The UAE has not yet publicly commented on the allegations.
  • Sudan has been embroiled in a civil war since April 2023 between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).

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