UNICEF reports that more than 300 children in Sudan are killed or wounded during the first six months of 2026, describing the toll as a growing impact of the country’s escalating civil war. Multiple outlets cite UNICEF’s figure of at least 330 children killed or injured across that six-month period. UNICEF attributes a large share of the casualties to drone strikes, stating that drones account for about 60% of the child casualties nationwide. The reporting also places the conflict within the broader context of fighting that began in April 2023 between the Sudanese military and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Several sources note that the fighting is concentrated in regions including Kordofan and Darfur, as well as Blue Nile. UNICEF and other parties also highlight concerns about worsening conditions for civilians amid the conflict, with one outlet additionally citing the broader humanitarian crisis in Sudan, including mass displacement and severe need for assistance. Separately mentioned in some reporting are international expressions of alarm about potential atrocities as forces compete for control of strategic areas, including el-Obeid in North Kordofan.