In South Sudan, specifically in Jonglei state, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) reported an airstrike on one of its hospitals that occurred on the night of February 4, 2026. The attack destroyed the hospital's main warehouse and critical medical supplies, which are essential for the care of over 200,000 patients in this area. MSF identified South Sudanese government forces as the only group capable of conducting aerial attacks in the country, but officials, including Jonglei's information minister and an army spokesperson, declined to comment when approached for details about the incident. The airstrike was part of an alarming resurgence in conflict in South Sudan, where violence has flared again amid ongoing tensions between government forces and those loyal to First Vice-President Riek Machar. Since late December, this resurgence has resulted in the displacement of over 280,000 people in Jonglei alone, according to the United Nations. The clashes are reportedly taking place at a scale not witnessed since the civil war years between 2013-2018, which has raised concerns of a potential return to full-scale conflict in the world's youngest nation. Prior to the airstrike in Lankien, MSF had received warnings about a potential attack and evacuated the hospital, which prevented possible casualties. Following the airstrike, MSF reported that one staff member sustained minor injuries, while the facility in Pieri was also attacked and looted on the same day, further hampering healthcare delivery in a region where MSF is the sole provider of medical services. The group has expressed its outrage, stating that it is unacceptable for healthcare facilities to be targeted amid ongoing humanitarian crises. The deteriorating situation in Jonglei and throughout South Sudan stems largely from unresolved political strife and ethnic divisions, persisting from the civil war that ended with a tenuous peace deal in 2018. Although peace accords were signed, implementation has been lacking, and subsequent allegations against Machar of plotting a coup have further destabilized the already fragile political landscape. With escalating violence, health crises and humanitarian needs continue to grow, putting millions at risk as vaccinations and other necessary medical interventions are disrupted. The UN has expressed concerns and underscored the urgent need for a sustainable resolution to the conflict to ensure the safety of both civilians and humanitarian workers.