Deadly SAF Drone Strike Hits Busy Market in Ghubaysh, West Kordofan

At least 28 civilians were killed when a drone strike, attributed to the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF), hit a crowded market in Ghubaysh, West Kordofan, on May 20, 2026. The incident occurred during a peak trading hour, causing widespread panic and casualties among merchants and shoppers. This strike is part of a broader intensification of aerial operations across Kordofan and Darfur as the SAF attempts to disable Rapid Support Forces (RSF) logistics and supply routes amid ongoing civil war.

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Country: Sudan

Conflict: Sudanese Civil War

Severity: HIGH

Source: Modern Tokyo Times

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