An airstrike in Sudan’s capital Khartoum on Saturday resulted in the death of at least 17 people, including five children, according to health officials. The attack occurred amidst ongoing fighting between rival generals vying for control of the country. The clash between the military and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a powerful paramilitary group, has led to deadly confrontations in urban areas of Khartoum and other parts of Sudan. The exact nature of the airstrike, carried out by either warplanes or a drone, is unclear. Both sides have been targeting each other, with the military’s aircraft attacking RSF troops and the RSF allegedly using drones and anti-aircraft weapons against the military. The conflict, which erupted in mid-April, has claimed the lives of over 3,000 people and injured more than 6,000, according to the country’s Health Minister. Saturday’s strike targeted the Yormouk neighborhood in southern Khartoum, where recent clashes have been concentrated. The area is home to a military facility under the control of the army. The Sudanese Ministry of Health reported that at least 25 houses were destroyed in the attack, resulting in the death and injury of several individuals, including women and elderly people. A local group known as The Emergency Room, responsible for organizing humanitarian aid, shared images showing damaged houses and individuals sifting through rubble in the aftermath of the strike. The United States and Saudi Arabia have recently announced a 72-hour cease-fire agreement between the conflicting parties in Sudan. The cease-fire, set to begin on Sunday, is aimed at facilitating humanitarian efforts in the country. Saudi Arabia and the US have been engaged in mediation between the warring sides for several weeks. However, previous attempts at implementing cease-fire agreements have failed to bring an end to the ongoing violence in Sudan. The conflict has resulted in widespread chaos, with Khartoum and other urban areas turning into battlefields. The RSF, since the beginning of the conflict, has reportedly occupied civilian properties, including houses. Over 2.2 million people have been displaced within Sudan or have sought refuge in neighboring countries. Reports have also indicated widespread looting and attacks on diplomatic missions in the capital. Sexual violence, particularly against women and girls, has been documented, with the RSF implicated in the majority of reported cases. Additionally, the city of Genena in the Darfur region has witnessed intense fighting, leading to the displacement of tens of thousands of residents. The RSF and allied militias have launched repeated attacks on the city, particularly targeting the non-Arab Masalit community. These attacks have assumed an ethnic dimension, with armed groups reportedly targeting civilians based on their ethnic identities. The recent killing of West Darfur Governor Khamis Abdalla Abkar, who accused the RSF and allied militias of attacking Genena, has further escalated tensions. The United Nations has called for those responsible for the governor’s slaying to be held accountable. The situation in Darfur has become a humanitarian calamity, prompting UN officials to urge the international community to intervene and prevent further violence akin to the genocidal war that ravaged the region in the early 2000s.