SAF Drone Strikes Kill 28 Civilians at West Kordofan Market and Destroy Humanitarian Site
The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) conducted a series of drone strikes on May 25, 2026, that targeted a market in Ghubaysh, West Kordofan, resulting in the deaths of at least 28 civilians and dozens of injuries. Concurrent strikes in South Kordofan destroyed a humanitarian facility in Kauda. The United States issued a strong condemnation of the attacks, urging both the SAF and RSF to accept a humanitarian truce to allow assistance to reach the millions affected by the famine.
Date: May 25, 2026
Location: Sudan
Conflict: Sudanese Civil War
Category: airstrike
Severity: HIGH
Casualties reported: 28
Displaced: 1,200
Source: Addis Standard