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UAV event in Sudan on Tue 21st April 2026

21st April 2026

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On 21 April 2026, SAF fighter drones targeted Al Mawatir (motorbikes) market in Umm Dukhun (Um Dukhun, Central Darfur). SAF claimed they had targeted RSF and destroyed 6 military vehicles and killed many RSF. 3-50 civilians were killed and 20-27 were wounded. SFA claimed that 15-20 civilians were killed and 17 were wounded. Fatalities coded as 10 based on UNOCHA. 220 motorbikes, 9 vehicles, and 2 trucks were destroyed.

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