Once seen as a relatively safe haven from Sudan's devastating civil war, Port Sudan is now reeling from days of bombardment from the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) paramilitary group.

The Sudanese army said on Friday it had confronted drone attacks by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on the interim capital, Port Sudan, for the sixth consecutive day. Military anti-aircraft units fired intensively to repel drones flying over central Port Sudan,

Sudanese military officials say paramilitary fighters unleashed drones on the Red Sea city of Port Sudan, hitting key targets there, including the airport, the port and a hotel.