On October 10, a suspected airstrike targeted an artisanal goldmine in the North Valley region, located near the border between Sudan and Egypt. According to the Sudanese rights organization Emergency Lawyers, the attack resulted in the deaths of at least 114 people. The site was reportedly populated by Sudanese workers attempting to earn a living through small-scale mining amid the ongoing economic instability caused by three years of civil war in Sudan.

Reports indicate that survivors and witnesses at the scene immediately began rescue operations following the strike. There is significant public anger within Sudan directed toward the Egyptian government, with many local observers and activists accusing Egyptian forces of carrying out the aerial bombardment. As of now, the Egyptian government has not issued a formal statement confirming or denying involvement in the incident. The lack of an official response from regional authorities has left the details regarding the origin of the aircraft and the specific intent behind the strike unverified by independent international observers.