Double Drone Strike Kills Eight Civilians in North Kordofan
Eight civilians were killed and dozens wounded in a "double-tap" drone strike in Sowdari, North Kordofan, on August 28. The Emergency Lawyers group reported that the first strike hit a civilian transport vehicle, followed by a second strike targeting rescuers at the scene. This tactic has become increasingly frequent as drone warfare dominates the Sudanese conflict. The United Nations reports that drone strikes now account for 80 percent of all civilian fatalities recorded in Sudan during the first four months of 2026.
Date: August 28, 2026
Location: North Kordofan, Sudan
Conflict: Sudanese Civil War
Category: airstrike
Severity: HIGH
Casualties reported: 8
Source: Arab News