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UN Reports More Than 1,000 Civilian Deaths From Drone Strikes in Sudan Since January as Warfare Use Rises
Drone use has risen sharply in Sudan's three-year war, which the United Nations calls the world's worst humanitarian crisis.
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More than 1,000 civilians have been killed in drone strikes in Sudan since the beginning of 2026, according to the United Nations. France 24 reported that the use of drone warfare has increased sharply this year, a development described as marking a turning point in the conflict. The war in Sudan has now lasted three years as of June 2026.
The United Nations has deemed the humanitarian situation in Sudan the world's worst humanitarian crisis. France 24 regional correspondent Bastien Renouil provided details on the expansion of drone operations and their impact on civilians.
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