In the midst of international appeals for de-escalation in Sudan, drone strikes by the Rapid Support Forces have reportedly injured 16 civilians, including three children from the same family, in Kadugli, the capital of South Kordofan. According to the Sudan Doctors Network, the strikes targeted residential neighborhoods, causing significant property damage and raising alarms about violations of international humanitarian law, which prohibits attacks on civilians and civilian properties.

The targeted areas of the airstrikes include neighborhoods such as the Airport, Hajar al-Mak, and the Employees' Quarter. The ongoing violence has drawn attention from the 'Five-Nation Group,' which has issued a joint statement calling for a humanitarian ceasefire and a reduction in military escalation in the region. They emphasized the urgency for the international community, including the United Nations and human rights organizations, to take swift action to protect civilians and ensure their safety amidst the conflict.

Additionally, a government source confirmed that drone attacks also struck the city of Karmak in the Blue Nile region. While the Rapid Support Forces have not provided immediate comments on these incidents, they have faced increasing accusations from Sudanese authorities and human rights organizations regarding targeting civilian infrastructure. This situation underscores the dire need for international intervention to halt violence against civilians in the ongoing conflict in Sudan.