A new investigation by the Sudan Witness Project has found that at least 1,700 civilians were killed in airstrikes carried out by the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) since the civil conflict began in April 2023. The report, based on analysis of 384 verified air attacks through July 2025, documents bombings in residential areas, markets, hospitals, and schools, with more than 1,120 others injured. The SAF denies deliberately targeting civilians, claiming its operations focus only on legitimate military objectives. The Rapid Support Forces (RSF), accused by the United States of genocide in Darfur, lack air power but have increasingly used drones. Project director Mark Snoeck said evidence suggests SAF failed to take adequate measures to avoid civilian casualties. The British Foreign Office condemned the attacks as showing “unacceptable disregard for civilian safety.” Analysts warn that both sides face growing allegations of war crimes as air and drone strikes intensify. Despite heavy civilian losses, neither faction has achieved significant military gains, raising fears of a prolonged humanitarian disaster.