Chad Accuses Sudan of Deadly Airstrike on Border Fuel Market
Chadian officials reported that a Sudanese airstrike hit a fuel market near the shared border on August 28, killing 12 people and injuring seven others. This is the second such accusation in a week, following a strike on a military convoy. Sudan's foreign ministry rejected the claims, demanding an independent probe and instead accusing Ethiopia of launching drone attacks into Sudanese territory. The incident highlights the growing regionalization of the Sudanese Civil War.
Date: August 28, 2026
Location: Ouaddai, Chad
Conflict: Sudanese Civil War
Category: airstrike
Severity: HIGH
Casualties reported: 12
Source: Al Jazeera