A violent escalation in the use of unmanned aerial vehicles in the Sudanese civil war has led to the deaths of over 200 civilians since March 4, 2026. The UN warns of the tragic consequences of the new technology for the civilian population.

Mass Civilian Casualties

Between March 4 and 12, 2026, drone attacks killed at least 200 people not involved in the fighting.

Death of Children in the South

In one of the latest incidents on March 11, seven people were killed, including three children.

Technological Brutalization of the Conflict

Both SAF and RSF are using drones to attack public places and residential areas.

Humanitarian Crisis

The war has already forced 12 million people to flee their homes, and the country is grappling with the specter of widespread famine.

Over 200 civilians have been killed in Sudan as a result of a series of drone attacks carried out since March 4, 2026. According to data provided by the United Nations, the violent escalation in the use of unmanned aerial vehicles has led to numerous fatalities among the population not involved in the fighting. The latest reports indicate a tragic toll from strikes concentrated in areas of direct clashes. The humanitarian situation in the country is systematically deteriorating, with civilians becoming the primary victims of a new phase of technological warfare. civilians

In one of the bloodiest incidents, reported on March 11, 2026, seven people were killed in the south of the country. Among the victims of this specific drone attack were three children, as confirmed by numerous medical sources and local media. The strike occurred in a region where the previous intensity of fighting had been lower than in the capital, indicating an expansion in the range of aerial operations. The civil war in Sudan erupted on April 15, 2023 as a result of a dispute over power-sharing and the integration of paramilitary forces into the regular army. The conflict is being fought between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Since the fighting began, millions of people have been forced to flee their homes, creating one of the world's largest refugee crises. Previous attempts at a ceasefire, undertaken among other places in Jeddah, have ended in failure.

The parties to the conflict remain the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF), commanded by General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) led by General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, known as Hemedti. Both factions accuse each other of using modern technologies to attack civilian targets and critical infrastructure. The use of drones has changed the dynamics of the clashes, allowing for precise strikes deep behind the front lines, which often ends tragically for the inhabitants of towns and villages. 200 (people) — civilian victims of drone attacks since March Victims of the March 11 attack: Children: 3, Adults: 4

The international community, represented by the UN, warns that Sudan is on the brink of a complete collapse of statehood. The lack of effective humanitarian corridors prevents the delivery of medical aid to those wounded in the recent airstrikes. Experts indicate that without an immediate ceasefire, the number of casualties among the youngest will continue to rise. Currently, Sudan remains the country with the highest rate of internal displacement, and each new wave of drone attacks intensifies chaos and prevents a return to peace talks. Escalation of Fighting in March 2026: April 15, 2023 — Outbreak of War; March 4, 2026 — Start of Airstrike Wave; March 11, 2026 — Attack in the South; March 12, 2026 — UN Report

Mentioned People

  • Abdel Fattah al-Burhan — General commanding the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF), head of the internationally recognized military government.
  • Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo — General known as Hemedti, commander of the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF).