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UPDATED Oct 20, 2026 at 1:06 AM ET
Oct 19, 2026 at 3:11 AM ET
Drone strike kills 80 near market in Sudan
By The BriefBrief
A drone strike near a market at a transport hub in al-Dibab, West Kordofan state, killed 80 people on Sunday evening, mostly commuters catching rides home. Witness Ahmed Wadi said the attack struck twice and that he helped bury 50 bodies, including his brother Mohamed.
WHO: The drone operator is not identified.
WHAT: A drone strike near a market in al-Dibab killed 80 people.
WHEN: Oct 18, 2026
WHERE: al-Dibab, Sudan
WHY: The reason for the strike was not reported.
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