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Since April 2023, armed conflicts have broken out between the Sudanese military and the Rapid Support Forces in the capital Khartoum. The war has subsequently spread to other areas. The armed conflicts that have lasted for more than three years have caused at least 59,000 deaths.
China News Service, Beijing, November 4, Khartoum News: On November 3, local time, a gas station in Sudan's South Kordofan State was attacked by a drone from the Sudanese paramilitary organization "Rapid Support Force" (RSF), killing at least 7 people and injuring 36 others.
Based on information from the Sudan Tribune and other media, local sources revealed that because the region was facing a widespread and severe energy shortage, a large number of civilians were waiting at gas stations to refuel. The drone attack triggered a violent explosion, and many civilian vehicles were engulfed in flames on the spot. It is currently confirmed that at least 7 people were killed and 36 injured. Some of the injured were rushed to nearby hospitals due to critical injuries. Due to limited local medical conditions, the number of casualties may further increase.
So far, both parties to the conflict have not responded to the attack.
According to Al Jazeera, attacks on energy infrastructure in areas controlled by the Sudanese Armed Forces have been on the rise recently. The Sudanese government has accused the Rapid Support Forces of using Ethiopian territory to launch drone strikes against the country's power generation facilities, triggering widespread blackouts.
Since April 2023, armed conflicts have broken out between the Sudanese military and the Rapid Support Forces in the capital Khartoum. The war has subsequently spread to other areas. The armed conflicts that have lasted for more than three years have caused at least 59,000 deaths. (over)
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