Ethiopia, Sudan trade accusations as drone war escalates

Smoke rises following a drone attack in Khartoum airport, Sudan, in this screengrab taken from social media video released on May 4, 2026.

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Ethiopia has rejected Sudan’s accusations that drones targeting Khartoum were launched from its territory, instead accusing Sudan’s military of backing fighters linked to the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF).

Addis Ababa was responding to claims by Sudanese officials that Ethiopia and the United Arab Emirates had supported drone strikes on Sudanese targets.