The Sudan Founding Alliance (TASIS) announced on Saturday that its air defence forces had shot down a Turkish-made Bayraktar Akıncı drone in Sudan’s southeastern Blue Nile region.
In a statement dated November 7, the alliance said the aircraft was intercepted over the New Fung region while allegedly attempting to strike populated areas.
TASIS accused Sudan’s military of conducting repeated drone attacks against civilian communities and infrastructure, including residential neighbourhoods, markets and medical facilities.
The alliance said the interception demonstrated the readiness of its air defence units to counter aerial operations targeting territories under its control.
The reported destruction of the aircraft could not be independently verified.
Images of wreckage circulated in connection with the announcement did not conclusively establish the drone’s model, the location of the incident or when it occurred.
TASIS linked the latest incident to its allegations of previous attacks on civilian locations, including the Doumaya market in South Darfur and the Al-Naam market in the disputed Abyei region.
The alliance called on international and regional organisations to condemn attacks on populated areas and take action to protect civilians.
The announcement comes amid escalating military operations across Blue Nile, where TASIS and allied forces have reported significant advances against Sudan’s military.
In recent days, the alliance has announced the capture or recapture of several strategic locations, including Sali, Al-Kayli and Bakori, as fighting intensifies along approaches to Damazin.
Turkish-manufactured drones have become increasingly prominent in Sudan’s conflict, with armed groups repeatedly reporting the use and interception of advanced unmanned aircraft.
However, the reported use of a Turkish-manufactured aircraft does not, by itself, establish direct Turkish involvement in the operation.
Saturday’s announcement follows earlier TASIS claims involving Turkish-made drones in Blue Nile and other areas of Sudan.
The intensifying aerial campaign highlights the growing importance of air defence capabilities as the conflict expands across multiple fronts.
