RSF Drone Strike on Kartala Market
On April 8, 2026, a drone strike attributed to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) targeted a crowded market in Kartala, South Kordofan. Radio Dabanga reported that the attack killed five civilians and injured 20 others. This specific act of violence caused the immediate flight of approximately 1,200 residents from the surrounding neighborhood, who fled fearing further aerial bombardments. The incident reflects a broader trend of RSF and SAF forces targeting civilian infrastructure and economic hubs across the Kordofan region.
Date: April 8, 2026
Location: Sudan
Conflict: Sudanese Civil War
Category: airstrike
Severity: HIGH
Casualties reported: 5
Displaced: 1,200
Source: Radio Dabanga