A deadly drone strike occurred on Monday at the Amiet Market, located in the Abyei region—a territory contested by both Sudan and South Sudan. According to Yohanna Akol Ngor, the caretaker information minister for the Abyei administration, the strike hit a nearby fuel depot, triggering a massive fire that contributed to the high casualty count. As of Tuesday, officials reported that at least 153 people had been killed, with the death toll expected to rise further as emergency efforts continue.

Local authorities have explicitly blamed the Sudanese military for the attack. While ABC Australia reported the incident as a Sudanese drone strike, the South China Morning Post (SCMP) provided additional context, noting that a senior Sudanese military officer confirmed the army had conducted operations in the region. The strike occurred in a volatile area that has long been a flashpoint for conflict between the two nations. The incident has drawn international attention due to the high number of civilian casualties in a commercial area. While the local administration is clear in its attribution of the strike to Sudanese forces, the broader strategic objectives or specific military justifications for targeting the fuel depot near the market remain unverified by independent international observers.