Note: Single-source report; awaiting corroboration.
Drone attacks have damaged critical infrastructure in Sudan, including explosions reportedly affecting the Ardamata bridge in West Darfur—a vital link for commercial and humanitarian traffic into Darfur from Chad. Fighting persists between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces, ongoing since April 2023.
In South Kordofan state, two major bridges on the road between Kadugli and Dilling were destroyed over the weekend, further disrupting civilian movement and humanitarian operations as the rainy season begins. UN Deputy Spokesperson Farhan Haq noted that viable alternative routes may disappear once rains intensify.
Although humanitarian movement briefly halted due to rising tensions, operations have resumed along the Geneina–Zalingei road between West and Central Darfur. However, access remains fragile amid ongoing drone activity and insecurity. A drone was reportedly shot down in Omdurman, Khartoum state, and multiple strikes occurred in Dilling the previous day.
The conflict has significantly impacted Chad, with nearly one million Sudanese refugees and about 300,000 Chadian returnees arriving. Martha Pobee, UN Assistant Secretary-General for Africa, reported that this influx strains resources and that cross-border incursions and drone strikes on Chadian military positions increase the risk of regional escalation.
The UN World Health Organization has highlighted the mounting pressure on Chad’s already fragile health system due to the refugee influx.