Sudan's army said its anti-aircraft systems intercepted drones targeting a naval base in the wartime capital Port Sudan on Wednesday.

Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces unleashed drones on the Red Sea city of Port Sudan early Tuesday, hitting key targets there, including the airport, the port and a hotel, military officials said.

Drone attacks have battered Port Sudan since Sunday, marking a sharp escalation in the conflict. Until now, the city — which became the temporary capital following the destruction of Khartoum — had