Chad accuses Sudan of deadly air strike near shared border, killing 12

What happened

Al Jazeera Sudan reports that an air strike on a fuel market near Chad's border with Sudan killed at least 12 people and injured seven. A Chadian security source told AFP that the strike targeted a fuel market used by Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) for refueling.

Outside Brief is treating this as a source-led account. Any disputed responsibility, casualty figure, battlefield claim or single-source assertion should be treated as unconfirmed/hearsay unless confirmed by another reliable source or a named official. Chad accused the Sudanese Armed Forces of launching the strike, amid a conflict in Sudan that has lasted over three years between the army and the RSF, displacing millions. Chad also claims Sudan was responsible for an earlier air strike on a military convoy within its territory last week, though no Chadian casualties were reported.

Responding to the allegations, Sudan’s Foreign Ministry expressed surprise and emphasized that its forces respect neighboring sovereignties and are conducting constitutional duties to protect Sudan without targeting foreign territory. The ministry called for a professional and independent investigation into the incident before assigning blame.

Known from the source

• An air strike on a fuel market near Chad’s border with Sudan killed 12 people and injured seven, according to a Chadian security source reported by AFP.
• Chad accuses the Sudanese army of conducting the air strike, claiming it targeted a fuel market used by the RSF.
• Sudan denies the allegations and calls for an independent investigation.
• The US embassy in Khartoum has accused the Sudanese army of launching strikes on Chad.
• The Sudanese army accuses Chad of aligning with the RSF.

What remains unclear

Adding to the complexity, the U.S. embassy in Khartoum condemned the recent strikes and accused the Sudanese army of launching attacks on Chad. Meanwhile, the Sudanese army has previously accused Chad of aligning with the RSF, highlighting tensions that complicate local security dynamics.

What remains unclear: Confirm whether the central claim is corroborated; until then treat it as unconfirmed/hearsay. Verify casualty figures and attack details from multiple independent sources. Confirm whether the fuel market targeted is indeed connected to RSF operations. Check for any official Sudanese or third-party investigation results on the incident.

Evidence note

This story contains report-led claims. The article keeps those claims attributed and treats them as unconfirmed/hearsay unless independently corroborated.

Original source: Al Jazeera Sudan. Open the source.