Fatal Artillery Shelling in Dilling Leaves Two Dead as RSF Siege Tactics Intensify in Sudan

Artillery strikes by the RSF and SPLM-N on Dilling in South Kordofan kill two and injure seven, sparking fresh calls for international civilian protection.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 11, 2026, 4:26 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from Anadolu Agency.

Escalation of Violence in South Kordofan

The humanitarian situation in Sudan’s South Kordofan state has reached a critical point following a deadly artillery strike on Dilling, the state's second,largest city. On April 11, 2026, the Sudan Doctors Network confirmed that the shelling resulted in the deaths of two individuals, including a young child, while seven others sustained varying degrees of injury. This latest wave of violence underscores the persistent volatility in the region, where residential sectors are increasingly caught in the crossfire of warring factions.

Daily Shelling and Civilian Panic

According to the Sudan Doctors Network, the use of heavy artillery against urban centers has transitioned into a daily occurrence, sparking widespread panic among the civilian population. The persistent bombardment has led to significant destruction of private property and residential infrastructure. Beyond the physical damage, the network highlighted a severe deterioration in humanitarian conditions, noting that a critical shortage of medical services is leaving the injured and the displaced without adequate care or protection.

Allegations of International Law Violations

The medical advocacy group has characterized the ongoing attacks as a systematic targeting of civilians and a blatant violation of international humanitarian law. In its formal statement, the network held the leadership of the Rapid Support Forces and the allied Sudan People’s Liberation Movement,North directly responsible for the loss of life. By striking densely populated areas and civilian facilities, the organizations involved are accused of ignoring established global prohibitions against the deliberate endangerment of non,combatants in conflict zones.