Sudan shoots down drone near Ethiopia; Chad alleges cross-border strikes
The Sudanese Defense Ministry announced it shot down a "hostile" drone over the Kurmuk area in Blue Nile State, alleging the aircraft originated from Ethiopian territory. Simultaneously, the government of Chad accused the Sudanese military of launching cross-border drone strikes against a transport convoy inside Chadian territory. The incidents have triggered fresh displacement of approximately 2,500 people from the Geissan area, with some families reportedly fleeing across the border into Ethiopia as the regional conflict widens.
Date: August 24, 2026
Location: Blue Nile State, Sudan
Conflict: Sudanese Civil War
Category: border crossing
Severity: MEDIUM
Displaced: 2,500
Source: Addis Standard