Core Points - Sudan's capital, Khartoum, experienced drone attacks on October 21, affecting multiple locations including Khartoum International Airport, which was set to resume domestic flights on October 22 [1][2] - Five drones targeted Khartoum International Airport early in the morning, all of which were intercepted by military air defense systems, resulting in minor damage to the airport and injuries to one civil defense personnel and several maintenance workers [1][2] - Witnesses reported multiple drones flying over Khartoum, with loud explosions heard from various locations, including the Wadi Sayyidna military base [1] Summary by Sections Military and Security Situation - The Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces have not commented on the drone attacks [2] - The armed conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces began on April 15, 2023, leading to widespread violence and the death of nearly 30,000 people over more than two years [2] Airport Operations - The Sudan Civil Aviation Authority announced on the evening of October 20 that Khartoum International Airport would resume domestic flight operations starting October 22, marking the first resumption since the conflict began in April 2023 [2] - Khartoum International Airport had been severely damaged during the conflict and was under the control of the Rapid Support Forces for an extended period [2] - The Sudanese Armed Forces regained control of the airport in March 2023 and began repairs in May [2]
苏丹喀土穆国际机场等地遭无人机袭击
Xin Hua Wang·2025-10-21 13:29