Arabic version: مسيّرات الدعم السريع تضرب مستودع وقود الجزيرة

According to Allafrica, Rapid Support Forces drones struck the Umm Alila fuel depot east of Wad Madani in El Gezira early on September 27, triggering fires as Sudan’s warring sides reported further drone activity.

Residents in Abu Haraz, about 20 kilometres northeast of Wad Madani, said they heard several explosions shortly after dawn prayers. Videos circulating online showed flames across parts of the depot while Civil Defence teams worked to contain the fire.

The facility stores and distributes petrol and diesel across El Gezira. Civil Defence said it contained the blaze and prevented it from reaching other tanks, with damage limited to petrol and diesel tanks.

The Sudanese Armed Forces said on Thursday that its air defences shot down an FH-95 drone northeast of El Kokiti in North Kordofan. It said this was the second drone of the same type downed during the week. North Kordofan has seen an escalation in fighting in recent weeks.

The RSF said it shot down a Turkish-made Bayraktar drone over the Blue Nile region on Thursday. It accused the army of systematic attacks on populated areas and called on the international community and regional organisations to condemn them.