Sudanese Armed Forces accused of deadly drone strike on Adekong market
The Western Darfur Civil Administration has accused the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) of conducting a drone strike on the weekly Adekong market on Thursday. The attack resulted in dozens of civilian casualties, including Chadian nationals. This incident is part of an escalation in fighting across the Kordofan and Blue Nile regions.
Date: August 27, 2026
Location: West Darfur, Sudan
Conflict: Sudanese Civil War
Category: airstrike
Severity: CRITICAL
Casualties reported: 40
Source: allAfrica.com