Flights at Khartoum Airport Suspended for Third Day After Drone Attack

The United Nations team in Sudan reported that flights to and from Khartoum International Airport remained suspended for a third day on May 7, 2026. Drones targeted the airport and other parts of the city on May 5. The suspension has halted both passenger and cargo operations at the facility.

Sudan's Prime Minister Kamil Idris, accompanied by ministers and officials, inspected Khartoum International Airport on the afternoon of May 6. The visit focused on assessing progress toward resuming air traffic once technical procedures are completed.

The prime minister expressed categorical rejection of the attack, stating that the airport is a civilian facility protected under international law. The United Nations team in Sudan has returned to Khartoum to continue operations from the capital. The team had previously relocated to Port Sudan in the east after the outbreak of war.

The airport remains a vital hub for the delivery of humanitarian aid and the movement of humanitarian workers. A United Nations spokesperson condemned the attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure during a daily press briefing. The spokesperson called on all parties to abide by obligations under international humanitarian law, which prohibits targeting civilians and civilian objects.

The statement followed reports of drone strikes on multiple locations in Kosti, including two fuel stations, that caused injuries and disrupted essential services. The National Umma Party condemned the drone attacks carried out by the Rapid Support Forces on sites including Khartoum Airport.