RSF drone strike cuts power from Um Dabakar plant to White Nile and North Kordofan
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What happened
Sudan Tribune and Al Araby reported that RSF drones attacked the Um Dabakar power station on 29 October, damaging feeder lines and the control room and causing a blackout affecting White Nile and North Kordofan.
Why it matters
The strike removed power from two states through damage to a single strategic node, with near-term effects on water pumping, hospitals, communications, and transport services. It also demonstrates that the RSF retains drone reach beyond active front lines and can target infrastructure that underpins army-held governance.
Reporting on 29 October said RSF drones struck the Um Dabakar power station near Rabak, hitting the main feeder lines and the control room. The attack cut electricity supply to White Nile and North Kordofan states from a major generation node. The incident shows that the RSF can still reach infrastructure in rear areas held by the Sudanese Armed Forces and use power disruption to pressure civilian administration as well as military logistics.
Watch for
Sudan Electricity Transmission Company statement on restoration timelines and damage assessment for Um Dabakar on 2026-10-30 or 2026-10-31 Sudanese Armed Forces acknowledgement of air-defense or counter-drone measures around Rabak and other power facilities by 2026-11-01 White Nile State authorities order fuel prioritization or emergency load-shedding for hospitals and water stations by 2026-11-01 Commercial satellite imagery or geolocated footage showing repair crews or renewed damage at Um Dabakar by 2026-11-02
Sources
- مسيّرات "الدعم السريع" تفاقم الأزمة بين الخرطوم وأديس أبابا · alaraby.co.uk
- هجمات بمسيرات تستهدف محطة «أم دباكر» وتقطع الكهرباء عن النيل الأبيض وشمال كردفان · sudantribune.net
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