A drone strike ripped through a crowded market in Adikonq, west of El Geneina in West Darfur, on Sunday, killing and injuring civilians, witnesses said.
Flames engulfed shops and stalls as the attack hit the busy fuel market near the Chadian border, a key hub for cross-border trade.
Locals said that a drone belonging to General Abdel Fattah al Burhan’s army fired six missiles into the market, sparking powerful explosions and a massive blaze.
More than 100 shops were destroyed, according to initial estimates, dealing a heavy blow to traders and families who rely on the market for their livelihoods.
Many vendors in the area are Chadian nationals, and sources said several Chadian citizens were among the victims.
Residents said this was the second drone raid on the same market in three months.
A previous strike killed 17 people, including nine Chadian nationals, heightening fears among communities along the Sudan–Chad border.
The civilian administration in West Darfur strongly condemned the attack, calling it a direct assault on innocent civilians.
Officials stressed that the fuel market serves as a vital civilian facility supporting families on both sides of the border.
They warned that repeated strikes signal a dangerous escalation against already vulnerable communities.
Authorities said a full assessment of casualties and material damage is still under way.
The attack has prompted renewed calls for an independent investigation and stronger measures to protect civilians in Sudan’s volatile border regions.
