UAV

UAV event in Sudan on Sun 12th April 2026

12th April 2026

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On 12 April 2026, SAF drone strikes targeted RSF weapons and the customs market in western El Geneina (El Geneina, West Darfur). 13-17 civilians, including 5 traders, were killed, and 14 - 25 were injured. SFA claimed 9 civilians were killed and 12 were injured. Civilian fatalities coded as 13 based on Radio Dabanga. An unspecified number of RSF were killed and injured. An unspecified number of RSF fatalities coded as 3. Total fatalities coded as 16 (13 civilians + 3 RSF).

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