Drones strike Sudan power stations
Fires broke out at electricity facilities in New Halfa and Aroma after drone attacks early Monday.
Drones attacked power stations in Sudan’s Kassala State cities of New Halfa and Aroma early Monday, causing fires at the sites. Eyewitnesses reported that multiple drones struck electricity and power facilities in the two cities. In New Halfa, three drones attacked around 2 a.m., firing missiles that caused explosions and flames, according to witness Mohamed Salih.
The extent of the damage remains unclear, but no casualties have been reported from the attacks. Two drones were intercepted, while a third reportedly completed its strike. In Aroma, drones targeted the Haya transformer station and the Al-Sahil fuel depot, prompting a civil defense team to respond to extinguish fires.
Kassala State Governor retired Major General Al-Sadiq Al-Azraq visited the attacked sites to assess the damage. Firefighting operations were ongoing as authorities worked to determine the full impact of the strikes on the power infrastructure.
Why it mattersPower infrastructure in Kassala State was damaged by drone attacks, affecting electricity supply.