Drone attack in Sudan threatens Khartoum airport's reopening: Reports
Drone attack in Sudan threatens Khartoum airport's reopening: Reports A series of drone attacks has hit areas in Sudan's capital, including near Khartoum international airport, a day before its long-awaited reopening, according to the AFP news agency and Sudanese media reports. Witnesses told AFP they heard drones over central and southern Khartoum early on Tuesday. A wave of explosions was reported near the airport between 4am and 6am (02:00-04:00 GMT). The airport has been shut since fighting erupted in April 2023 between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), badly damaging infrastructure. Sudan's Rakoba News, citing witnesses, reported more than eight blasts in and around the airport.
Oct-21-2025, 10:29:03 GMT
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