Undefined Explosive Device (UED)

Undefined Explosive Device (UED) event in Sudan on Sat 23rd May 2026

23rd May 2026

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#Sudan's military says it has shot down a hostile drone originating from #Ethiopia near the southeastern city of Ed Damazin. Khartoum claims the drone crossed the border amid rising regional tensions and alleged foreign support for rebel forces in the Blue Nile region. Video: A video released by the Sudanese armed forces shows the targeting and tracking of a hostile drone before it was shot down near Ed Damazin in the Blue Nile region on May 23, 2026.

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