RSF Drone Attack Kills Five at White Nile Fuel Infrastructure
A drone strike launched by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) hit fuel stations in Kosti, White Nile state, on May 5, 2026, killing five people. The attack ignited a massive fire and caused extensive damage to local fuel distribution networks. This incident underscores the increasing use of Iranian-style precision drones by paramilitary forces in the Sudanese conflict. The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) have reinforced positions in the area following the strike to prevent further incursions into the critical agricultural heartland.
Date: May 5, 2026
Location: Sudan
Conflict: Sudanese Civil War
Category: airstrike
Severity: MEDIUM
Casualties reported: 5
Source: Sudan Tribune