Sudan Accuses UAE and Ethiopia of Drone Attack on Khartoum Airport

A wave of drone strikes hit Khartoum International Airport and surrounding military facilities, breaking a period of relative calm in the Sudanese capital. The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) officially accused the United Arab Emirates and Ethiopia of orchestrating the attacks. Egypt and Saudi Arabia issued statements warning of regional escalation and condemning the strikes on civilian infrastructure.

Date: May 5, 2026

Location: Khartoum State, Sudan

Conflict: Sudanese Civil War

Category: airstrike

Severity: HIGH

Source: Sudan Tribune / Daily News Egypt

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