Drone Strike on Um Dukhun in Central Darfur
On June 27, 2026, a targeted drone strike hit the town of Um Dukhun in Central Darfur, killing at least 10 people, including three children. The attack, occurring amid broader intercommunal violence, forced families to flee across the border into Chad. Following IDMC methodology for a single airstrike on a populated village, this specific incident is estimated to have caused 250 new displacements, as reported by the UN.
Date: June 27, 2026
Location: Sudan
Conflict: Sudanese Civil War
Category: airstrike
Severity: MEDIUM
Casualties reported: 10
Displaced: 250
Source: United Nations