Two World Food Programme trucks carrying humanitarian aid were destroyed in an aerial attack in Sudan’s South Kordofan state.
The attack took place outside Dilling on August 30 as the trucks travelled towards Kadugli, where communities are facing severe food insecurity.
WFP said the vehicles were clearly marked with its banners and flags. The parties to the conflict had also been informed about the convoy’s movement.
More than 50 tonnes of food were destroyed in the attack. The supplies included cereals, yellow split peas, vegetable oil and salt.
According to WFP, the food could have provided lifesaving assistance to around 5,800 people for one month.
TASIS accuses SAF over attack
The Sudan Founding Alliance (TASIS) later accused the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) of carrying out the strike.
The alliance condemned the destruction of humanitarian supplies and called for an investigation into the incident and accountability for those responsible.
WFP, which confirmed the attack, did not attribute responsibility to any party.
The Sudanese Armed Forces had not publicly responded to the accusation at the time of publication.
WFP called on all parties to respect international humanitarian law. It also urged them to protect civilians, humanitarian workers and relief operations.
Aid operations face growing risks
The attack comes as humanitarian organisations continue to operate under difficult conditions across Sudan.
WFP says eight aerial attacks have damaged its facilities or disrupted its operations since the beginning of 2026.
Despite the insecurity, the agency continues to provide assistance in South Kordofan.
In Kadugli, WFP is supporting nearly 58,000 people who face emergency levels of food insecurity or worse.
The destruction of the latest shipment adds further pressure on efforts to deliver food to communities affected by the conflict.
Humanitarian crisis continues in Sudan
Millions of people across Sudan continue to face hunger and displacement as the conflict continues.
Aid organisations have repeatedly warned that insecurity is making it harder to reach vulnerable communities.
WFP says its humanitarian operations remain neutral and independent. The agency provides assistance based on humanitarian need.
Following the attack, WFP again called on all parties to protect humanitarian personnel and supplies and allow aid to reach civilians safely.