A military source has stated that, after six months of war between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), at least 33,000 buildings in the capital have been destroyed.
The war that began in mid-April has imposed a heavy toll on the Sudanese people. Since its outbreak, Khartoum, especially in the third month, witnessed massive destruction of infrastructure, healthcare and educational institutions, economic facilities, as well as tourist facilities and hotels. It also destroyed historical buildings and landmarks.
Estimates based on video footage observations indicate significant destruction, including the Presidential Palace and its attached museum, as well as ministry buildings, some of which had historical and archaeological significance from the Turkish and English colonial periods in the last century.
With the ongoing war on the ground, verbal battles erupted between the warring parties. During these exchanges, both sides trade accusations of responsibility for the destruction of infrastructure, buildings, public facilities, and homes.
Officials have reported the destruction of 29 government headquarters in Khartoum, in addition to about 82 other sites suffering partial destruction.
They confirmed the destruction of 28 branches of commercial banks, parts of the Central Bank of Sudan building, as well as the burning of 19 bank headquarters and significant buildings and complexes, the Ministry of Justice headquarters, and several courts.
Around six large water stations were destroyed, along with 158 main markets and 835 factories.
