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Africa – According to Journalist and Political Analyst, Ramadan Ahmed Birima, escalating drone strikes on bridges, roads and civilian infrastructure are tightening the grip of Sudan’s ongoing conflict, cutting off vital supply lines and aid routes for millions of people across the country.
The attacks have compounded an already catastrophic humanitarian situation now entering its third year, with the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) accused of deliberately targeting both civilians and the infrastructure they depend on.
Birima said the situation on the ground had only worsened, with attacks showing no sign of letting up. He described a pattern of violence that has ground on relentlessly since the conflict began.
“The latest is exactly what has been going on over the last three years — destruction and destruction and killing of innocent civilians and attacks on villages. The development in recent times is these attacks using drones to attack civilian infrastructure. This is the worst scenario.”
Bridges Destroyed, Cities Cut Off
Drone strikes have become a defining feature of the conflict, hitting populated areas on a near-daily basis. Birima confirmed that a bridge joining two besieged cities was blown up the previous week, cutting off communities that were already struggling to access basic services.
“One bridge has been blown up last week by the rebel groups to disconnect the two cities from communicating with one another. This is the unfortunate part. Yesterday, there was a strike in the city of Alubay where 16 people were killed.”
UAE Identified as Primary Source of Drones
The question of where the drones are coming from has drawn increasing international scrutiny, with supply routes traced through neighbouring countries.
Birima alleged that a single external actor was responsible, claiming the findings had been corroborated by international organisations, though the UAE has repeatedly denied providing support to the RSF.
“The drones are basically coming from the United Arab Emirates, of course, and despite the fact that the United Arab Emirates has been supporting the RSF through Chad and through Ethiopia, many drones are said to have been flown from Ethiopia into Sudanese soil. The main source of the drones is the United Arab Emirates. There is no doubt about that, and this is something that is confirmed by international organisations.”
