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On May 6, 2025, RSF drone strikes on Port Sudan knocked out the city’s main power station, triggering a total blackout, according to Sudan’s electricity provider.
The strikes, which began Sunday, hit multiple targets—escalating the paramilitary group’s campaign deep into government-held territory.
Takeaway: RSF drone strikes on Port Sudan signal a dangerous expansion of battlefield tactics.
Power Station Hit, Citywide Blackout Confirmed
The Bashayer Port 2 Power Station suffered a direct hit. The result: a complete loss of electricity across Port Sudan.
No casualties were reported from the power station attack, but the blackout affected residents, aid groups, and key government operations.
Images on social media showed smoke plumes, fires, and darkened streets—evidence of how hard the infrastructure was hit.
Takeaway: One strike shut down Sudan’s most vital safe zone in minutes.
Critical Infrastructure Under Fire
RSF drone strikes on Port Sudan didn’t stop at the power grid.
Targeted sites included:
- The international airport
- A fuel depot in a crowded neighborhood
- A hotel near army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan’s residence
- The Osman Digna military airbase
These strikes disrupted air traffic, sparked fires, and damaged buildings tied to both military and humanitarian operations.
Takeaway: RSF is strategically hitting points that cripple logistics and shake government confidence.
From Khartoum to Port Sudan: The War Shifts
After losing control of Khartoum in March, the RSF turned to long-range drone warfare to destabilize Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) strongholds.
RSF drone strikes on Port Sudan represent their boldest move yet—bringing the war to what had been a safe harbor for the military and displaced civilians.
This is the first time Port Sudan, the army’s de facto capital, has come under direct attack.
Takeaway: Even Sudan’s last stronghold isn’t safe anymore.
Sudan’s Crisis Deepens
- 24,000+ killed (likely an undercount)
- 13 million displaced
- Famine worsening in multiple regions
- Both sides accused of atrocities in Darfur
Peace talks have stalled. The RSF has not claimed the latest attacks, and the military vows retaliation.
Takeaway: The war is intensifying, and no region is off-limits.
What This Means Going Forward
The attacks cut off power, grounded planes, and shocked a city that had largely avoided frontline fighting—until now.
RSF drone strikes on Port Sudan don’t just mark an escalation. They redefine the map of the conflict and highlight the growing reach of drone warfare in civil conflicts.
Takeaway: The war in Sudan just entered a more dangerous—and unpredictable—phase.
