Fatal Drone Attack Hits Market and Hospital in Kubum, South Darfur
A long-range drone strike hit a crowded marketplace and a rural hospital in the town of Kubum, South Darfur, on June 2, 2026, causing multiple civilian casualties and extensive damage. Local medical staff and witnesses blamed the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) for the attack, alleging the drone launched from Nyala. The incident has intensified ethnic clashes between the Salamat and Beni Halba tribes and prompted hundreds of residents to flee toward Central Darfur state.
Date: June 2, 2026
Location: Sudan
Conflict: Sudanese Civil War
Category: airstrike
Severity: HIGH
Casualties reported: 5
Displaced: 450
Source: Sudan Tribune