A drone strike hit the Al-Markhiyat transformer station in Omdurman, leaving large parts of Khartoum without electricity for more than 12 hours on Tuesday. Hospitals and bakeries relied on generators, and water supplies were limited. A Sudanese Electricity Distribution Company official blamed the attack on the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces.
WHO:A drone strike hit the Al-Markhiyat transformer station; an electric company official blamed the attack on the Rapid Support Forces.
WHAT:A drone strike hit a major power substation, cutting electricity to large parts of Khartoum for more than 12 hours.
WHEN:Oct 27, 2026
WHERE:Omdurman, Sudan
WHY:A Sudanese Electricity Distribution Company official blamed the attack on the Rapid Support Forces.
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