Sudan is experiencing a surge in aerial attacks that threaten the safety of civilians and humanitarian operations. The United Nations reported on Wednesday that escalating airstrikes, including a drone strike that killed two children and injured 13 others at a mosque in Al-Rahad, are increasing the risks faced by civilians, particularly schoolchildren. On the same day, a separate airstrike targeted a primary school in Dilling, South Kordofan, leading to further injuries, underscoring the grave impact on educational environments during ongoing conflict.

Moreover, the UN World Food Programme's warehouse in Kadugli, the capital of South Kordofan, was hit by suspected rockets, resulting in significant damage to both infrastructure and mobile storage units. This attack not only compromises the operational capacity of aid organizations but also raises alarms about the broader implications for food security in the region. The attacks have been reported close to critical supply routes, indicating a strategic targeting that could severely hinder humanitarian assistance in an already dire situation.

The UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric highlighted that airstrikes have occurred across various states, including North and West Kordofan, exacerbating an already fragile humanitarian landscape. The targeting of civilian structures, including schools and food aid warehouses, signals a concerning pattern of violence that is likely to increase the suffering of ordinary Sudanese people amid ongoing conflict and instability in the country.