• Sudan's RSF conducted drone strikes in Khartoum and Atbara after agreeing to a truce proposal.
• The Sudanese army intercepted multiple drones aimed at civilian areas with no reported casualties.
• The civil war in Sudan has caused catastrophic humanitarian conditions, displacing millions.

On Friday, Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) launched several drone strikes targeting locations in Khartoum state, particularly in Omdurman and Atbara, shortly after announcing an agreement to a U.S.-backed humanitarian truce. Local residents reported hearing explosions and anti-aircraft fire from the Sudanese army's defenses in response to the drone attacks, although the extent of casualties and damage remains unclear, according to AA and Africanews.

According to witnesses, the RSF drone strikes occurred early Friday morning, generating explosions near military bases and power stations in both cities. Residents in Atbara described seeing a swarm of ten drones, which were intercepted by anti-aircraft defenses, leading to further chaos as fires broke out, as detailed by CBS News and BBC.

The RSF's attacks come despite their announcement of a willingness to accept a ceasefire proposed by international mediators known as the Quad, which includes the U.S., UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt. However, the Sudanese army has not formally accepted this proposal, with military officials stating that any truce must occur after the RSF withdraws from civilian areas and relinquishes its weapons, according to Al Jazeera and AA.

As the conflict continues across Sudan, reports indicate that the RSF has gained ground by capturing el-Fasher, a key city, increasing fears of further violence as they shift focus towards eastern regions. The ongoing war, marked by severe humanitarian crises, has caused immense suffering, displacing millions and leading to food insecurity for over 24 million people, as noted by Africanews and CBS News.