Sudan's army said on Tuesday that its air defence systems had shot down a “hostile” drone that crossed into the country from neighbouring Ethiopia, raising fresh security concerns along the two countries' border.
In a statement, the military said the drone was intercepted over Blue Nile state in southeastern Sudan after entering Sudanese airspace from Ethiopia.
The army did not identify the operator, specify the drone's origin or disclose its intended target or the circumstances surrounding the interception.
Ethiopian authorities had not immediately commented on the statement.
Border tensions add to Sudan's security challenges
Blue Nile state, which borders both Ethiopia and South Sudan, has experienced fighting and insecurity during Sudan's ongoing conflict.
The reported interception comes as tensions along Sudan's borders have intensified, with the army repeatedly accusing external actors of supporting the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
Sudan has been engulfed in a conflict between the army and the RSF since April 2023, leaving tens of thousands dead and displacing millions of people.
The fighting has triggered a severe humanitarian crisis and spread insecurity across the country, while also increasing pressure on neighbouring states and regional relations.
