Explosions rocked Port Sudan early Tuesday, as drone strikes targeted key sites, marking the third such attack on the city in less than a week.
Local sources reported hearing blasts near the city’s airport, followed by additional strikes on transit warehouses near the southern port area, setting off large fires. The attacks come as the city grapples with escalating security tensions, sparking panic among residents.
Witnesses reported seeing heavy smoke rising from the site of the attacks. The situation grew more tense after a powerful explosion hit the Flamingo naval base, located to the north of the city, which houses SAF leader General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan.
No official statement has been issued regarding the incident yet.
The drone assault disrupted air travel, causing several flights from Port Sudan Airport to be canceled. Passengers at the airport expressed their concerns as chaos and panic spread among travelers.
Since the outbreak of civil war in April 2023, Port Sudan had remained relatively calm, serving as a safe haven for displaced people and a base for international aid operations. The RSF and General al-Burhan’s forces (SAF) have waged fierce battles for control of central Sudan, with Port Sudan becoming the main stronghold for the SAF-aligned government after the RSF’s initial push through Khartoum.
