A United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) convoy was attacked in Sudan’s South Kordofan state on Saturday, resulting in the death of one of its drivers, the agency confirmed on Sunday. The WFP did not identify the perpetrators of the strike, which targeted two food aid trucks traveling between the army-controlled cities of Dilling and Kadugli.

The vehicles, clearly marked as humanitarian, came under fire amid escalating clashes in South Kordofan, a key battleground in the ongoing conflict between Sudan’s regular army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The war, now in its fourth year, has displaced over 11 million people and caused more than 200,000 deaths nationwide.

In addition to the fatal attack, the WFP noted that an aid truck in Dilling had triggered an explosive device just a day earlier while delivering food assistance. Although the specific type of weapon used in Saturday's incident was not disclosed, both the Sudanese army and RSF have increasingly relied on drones in recent months. According to United Nations data, drone attacks have caused more than 1,100 deaths in the first half of this year alone.

The WFP is currently assessing the extent of the damage from the assault and has called for a thorough and swift investigation. The incident highlights the growing risks faced by humanitarian operations as the conflict in Sudan’s Kordofan region intensifies, jeopardizing efforts to provide critical aid to affected populations.