Drone Strike Near Sudans Oil Facility Kills Dozens: A Complex Conflict EscalatesA drone strike near Sudans largest oil processing facility has resulted in numerous fatalities, with the exact number still uncertain. The attack, carried out by the Sudanese Armed Forces, targeted the Heglig oil field, recently seized by the Rapid Support Forces. Local reports suggest several tribal leaders and many RSF fighters were among the casualties.The Rapid Support Forces, who claim South Sudanese soldiers were also killed, have condemned the attack as a violation of international law. The government of South Sudans Unity State has confirmed three of their soldiers died in the incident. This event underscores the complex and often tragic impact of the ongoing conflict on neighboring regions, with thousands of Sudanese civilians fleeing to South Sudan for safety.The capture of Heglig by the RSF is seen as a significant development, potentially giving them a strong bargaining chip. The war, which began in April 2023, has already claimed an estimated 150,000 lives, displaced millions, and led to widespread famine.

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