# Sudanese conflict spillover into Chad > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/sudanese-conflict-spillover-into-chad > Updated: 2026-08-27T14:46:51.000Z. Sources: 16. Developments: 5. On August 20, 2026, the Chadian military reported an aerial incursion in the Ennedi Est province, where aircraft and drones—potentially belonging to the Sudanese Armed Forces or their allies—bombed a vehicle column. The strike reportedly extended more than 100 kilometers into Chadian territory. While initial reports indicated no Chadian casualties, subsequent details clarified that the targeted convoy, consisting of more than ten vehicles, was traveling from Libya toward Sudan. Analysts suggested the convoy may have contained Chadian, Libyan, and Sudanese combatants potentially moving to support the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Additionally, an air strike on a fuel market used by the RSF reportedly killed 12 people and injured seven. In response, the Chadian General Staff raised alert levels to the maximum, deploying approximately 100 armored vehicles and signal-jamming trucks near the border town of Tine. The Chadian National Assembly condemned the strike as a “grave and unacceptable violation” of sovereignty. On August 27, 2026, the Sudanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs rejected the accusations, expressing surprise that allegations were made “before any professional and independent investigation” could be conducted. Sudan emphasized its respect for Chadian sovereignty and advocated for direct dialogue. Concurrently, Sudan criticized the international community for its silence regarding drone attacks launched from Ethiopia targeting Sudanese territory, claiming to possess “conclusive evidence” of such incursions. On the same day, the Sudanese army announced it shot down a “hostile strategic” drone in Blue Nile State, marking the third such incident in five days. The African Union has since called for restraint to prevent further regional escalation. ## Claims - Chad accuses the Sudanese army of conducting an air strike on a military convoy within Chadian territory. (corroborated by 4 sources) - Chad has raised its military alert level to its maximum in the eastern Ennedi region. (corroborated by 4 sources) - Sudan expressed surprise at the accusations and stated its forces respect the sovereignty of neighboring countries. (corroborated by 4 sources) - A recent air strike targeted a fuel market used by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), killing 12 people and wounding seven. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Chad deployed approximately 100 armored vehicles and signal-jamming trucks near eastern Tine. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The US embassy in Khartoum condemned the Sudanese army for the recent strikes on Chad. (corroborated by 2 sources) - UN experts have alleged that Chad is used as a route to supply weapons from the UAE to the RSF. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The African Union urged all parties to exercise restraint to prevent the Sudan conflict from spilling across borders. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-27: Chad raises military alert after accusing Sudan of cross-border air strikes Chad has raised its military alert to the maximum after accusing the Sudanese army of air strikes inside its territory, including a deadly attack on a fuel market used by the Rapid Support Forces. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chad-raises-military-alert-after-accusing-sudan-of-cross-border-air-strikes ### 2026-08-27: Sudan denies Chadian accusations of drone strikes on its territory Sudan has denied Chadian allegations of drone strikes on its territory, asserting respect for Chadian sovereignty while accusing Ethiopia of conducting repeated drone attacks against Sudan. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sudan-denies-chadian-accusations-of-drone-strikes-on-its-territory ### 2026-08-27: Sudanese army downs strategic drone near Ethiopian border The Sudanese army reported shooting down a “strategic” drone in Blue Nile State that entered the country from the direction of Ethiopia, marking a third such incident in five days. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sudanese-army-downs-strategic-drone-near-ethiopian-border ### 2026-08-24: Chad military on high alert after Sudanese aerial incursion Chad has placed its military on high alert after Sudanese-linked aircraft and drones bombed a vehicle convoy 100km inside Chadian territory, marking a significant violation of sovereignty. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chad-military-on-high-alert-after-sudanese-aerial-incursion ### 2026-08-22: Chad military reports 100 km incursion from Sudan The Chadian military reported a 100-kilometer incursion by Sudanese-linked aircraft and drones, which bombed a vehicle column in Ennedi Est. Chadian forces have raised alert levels to maximum. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chad-military-reports-100-km-incursion-from-sudan --- Cite as: Sudanese conflict spillover into Chad. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/sudanese-conflict-spillover-into-chad