Drone attack hits Sudan's Khartoum airport on eve of reopening: What to know
The airport had been shut down since the civil war in Sudan erupted in more than two years ago.
A swarm of drones struck the vicinity of the international airport in Sudan’s capital Khartoum early Tuesday, just a day before it was scheduled to reopen for domestic flights.
What happened: At least six drones are believed to have been fired by the Rapid Support Forces at the airport and the Marikhiyat power converter station in the city of Omdurman, about 12 kilometers (7 miles) north of Khartoum, according to several local reports.
The attack triggered anti-aircraft fire from Sudanese Armed Forces defenses near the airport, intercepting several drones. Authorities reported some material damage.
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Witnesses and residents cited by local media reported hearing explosions in several areas around Khartoum between 4 a.m. and 6 a.m. local time.
