Drone Strike in Sudan's West Darfur Kills Four Civilians

On 22 October 2026, a drone strike at the Adikong market in Sudan’s West Darfur region resulted in the deaths of four individuals and injuries to 23 others, as reported by the medical charity Doctors Without Borders (MSF). The strike targeted fuel reserves, causing significant explosions.

MSF attributed the attack to Sudan’s army, which did not issue an official statement but indicated that its forces were conducting operations against the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in the area. Gado Mahamadou, MSF’s head of mission in Chad, confirmed that among the injured were seven children and four women.

This incident marks the second deadly drone strike in Adikong within a month. The ongoing conflict in Sudan, which began in April 2023, has led to over 40,000 reported deaths, with aid groups suggesting the actual number is higher.

The UN has expressed concern over the rising toll of drone attacks on civilians, with more than 200 civilian deaths reported since March in various regions.