Somali killed in heavy airstrikes that occurred today…

Muqdisho (Caasimada Online) – Three Somali individuals have been confirmed dead in airstrikes that occurred in the Abyay area, located on the border between Sudan and South Sudan, where a conflict is ongoing between the Sudanese government forces and the RSF troops.

The airstrikes targeted the main market in the city of Abyay, which is an area where Somalis have significant businesses, particularly in fuel centers and other commercial sites.

These attacks are reported to have aimed at the RSF forces who control the area; however, they resulted in casualties and property damage affecting civilian traders.

Somalis living in Abyay who spoke to the media indicated that the number of people killed in the airstrikes may exceed the three individuals that have been confirmed so far.

They pointed out that the casualty information is still unverified, with fears that the deaths and injuries may be higher than that.

The airstrikes also caused the burning of commercial centers owned by Somalis, most of which were engaged in fuel trade.

Fires resulting from the attacks have destroyed business property, raising significant concerns among the Somalis living in the city and the traders who have investments there.

This attack comes at a time when Sudan is still experiencing conflict between the government forces led by Abdulfattah Al-Burhan and the RSF forces led by Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, known as Hemetti.

The war, which began in April 2023, has caused widespread deaths, the displacement of millions of people, and significant destruction to the country's economic infrastructure.

Both sides have been fighting for control of cities and strategic locations for a long time, with airstrikes and ground battles posing a threat to civilians.

The conflict has also disrupted trade and the movement of people, with security conditions in many areas of the country further complicating access to basic services and humanitarian aid.

The deaths of three Somalis and the destruction of businesses in Abyay highlight the danger the conflict in Sudan poses to foreign nationals and traders living in the affected areas.

So far, there are no confirmed details regarding the identification of the deceased, the number of injuries, or the overall extent of the property damage caused by the airstrikes.