El Obeid, Sudan, has become a crucial battleground in the ongoing conflict between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Aid workers report a surge in violent drone attacks over the weekend, resulting in over 20 deaths, including students, as strikes targeted schools and fuel stations. The city is under siege, with aid volunteer Fatima estimating 40-45 drone attacks occurring regularly. Residents live under constant fear of retribution and are struggling to cope with the escalating violence. The attacks mark an alarming intensification of the conflict and raise serious concerns for the civilian population. The situation is described as “terrible” with little respite for those trapped in the city.