Sudan accuses Ethiopia of launching drone strikes across border

Sudan has accused Ethiopia of carrying out drone attacks on its territory, marking a sharp escalation in tensions between the neighbouring countries.

General Abdel Fattah al Burhan-led officials in Khartoum say the strikes originated from inside Ethiopian territory and targeted sites in Sudan during February and March this year.

The government described the incidents as hostile acts and warned Ethiopian authorities of consequences, calling the attacks a clear act of aggression.

Officials did not disclose the number of strikes, the locations hit, or specific damage caused, leaving key details of the incidents unclear.

The accusation represents the first time Sudan has formally alleged direct Ethiopian involvement since its civil war began nearly three years ago.

Statement said attacks were external interference, raising fears the conflict could expand beyond national borders into a broader regional confrontation.

Ethiopia has not immediately responded publicly to the accusations, and independent verification of the reported drone strikes remains unavailable.

The claims emerge as regional tensions simmer across the Horn of Africa, where overlapping conflicts and rival alliances increasingly blur national battle lines.

Observers warn that direct confrontation between Sudan and Ethiopia could deepen instability in an already volatile region struggling with displacement, insecurity and economic strain.

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