Drone Attacks on Khartoum International Airport Force Suspension of All Flights
Sudan’s military authorities suspended operations at Khartoum International Airport on May 5, 2026, following a series of drone strikes. The Sudanese government accused the United Arab Emirates and Ethiopia of orchestrating the "direct aggression," claiming drones were launched from Ethiopia’s Bahir Dar airport. While no casualties were reported at the terminal, the strikes damaged military installations and civilian infrastructure. The airport had only recently resumed international flights after three years of closure during the civil war.
Date: May 5, 2026
Location: Sudan
Conflict: Sudanese Civil War
Category: airstrike
Severity: HIGH
Source: Hiiraan Online