Drone attacks hit 2 power stations in eastern Sudan, trigger widespread outage

What the report says

Drone attacks struck two power stations in eastern Sudan, causing a widespread power outage, according to Anadolu Agency Africa. The report says the incident is part of a broader wave of drone strikes across the country, with at least 15 power stations reportedly targeted over the course of one week. The article does not provide full technical details about the facilities, but the attacks appear to have disrupted electricity supply in a region already affected by conflict and damage to infrastructure.

The eastern Sudan strikes add to mounting pressure on the country’s power network, which has been hit repeatedly during the fighting. Such attacks can deepen shortages for households, hospitals, and businesses, and make restoration efforts more difficult when repair crews face insecurity and limited access. Anadolu Agency Africa’s report places the incident within this wider pattern of attacks on energy infrastructure.

More broadly, damage to electricity systems has become a significant feature of the Sudan conflict, as control over strategic infrastructure often affects civilians well beyond the immediate battle zones. While the source text is limited, the reported targeting of multiple power stations in a short period suggests the outages may extend beyond a single locality and could complicate recovery work in eastern and other parts of the country.