From The Rio Times · Amina Diarra · · 1m 20s
Drone Strike Kills Nine in Sudan
Sudan's Blue Nile state drone strike kills nine civilians, RSF blamed.
In brief
Sudan's Blue Nile state drone strike kills nine civilians, RSF blamed. A drone strike killed at least nine civilians in Sudan's Blue Nile state, with the Rapid Support Forces blamed by a local official. Originally reported by The Rio Times.
Drone Strike in Blue Nile
A drone strike killed at least nine civilians in Bani Shako village, Blue Nile state, on Tuesday, 10 November 2026.
Local Official Blames RSF
Abdelaati Elfakey, governor of Kurmuk locality, blamed the Rapid Support Forces for the attack.
RSF Has Not Commented
The Rapid Support Forces had not confirmed or denied responsibility for the strike.
Civilian Casualties
Several other people were seriously injured, though no exact number was given.
Border Region Conflict
Blue Nile state lies on the border with Ethiopia, where RSF and SPLM-N fight Sudan’s army.
Previous Drone Strike
An earlier drone strike on 9 October hit a displacement camp in Wad al-Mahi locality, killing 31 civilians.
UN Aid Needs
The UN says 33.7 million people in Sudan need aid this year, the highest figure of any country.
Prediction Markets
Polymarket gives a ceasefire by 31 December 2026 a 10.5% chance, with about $15,100 traded on that deadline.
US Involvement
Washington has pushed to widen the UN arms embargo to all of Sudan, but Russia and China rejected the idea.
The headline
A drone strike killed at least nine civilians in Sudan's Blue Nile state, with the Rapid Support Forces blamed by a local official.
