Sudanese Civil War drone warfare escalation
The developments in this story so far, most recent first.
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Development
Sudanese army intercepts RSF drones over Khartoum and River Nile states
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The Sudanese army captured a series of towns and strategic positions from the RSF in the Kordofan region in recent weeks.
The Sudanese army reported capturing several towns and strategic positions from the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in the Kordofan region during recent weeks. This military movement occurred as the army stepped up operations in the area.
These advancements in Kordofan reportedly coincided with drone launches by the RSF. According to reports, the RSF used drones to target several cities, including El-Obeid in North Kordofan State, as well as areas in Khartoum and the River Nile state.
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The Sudanese army consolidated control over Khartoum earlier in 2026.
The Sudanese army established control over the capital, Khartoum, earlier this year, having retaken the city in 2025.
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The war in Sudan began in April 2023 with fighting between the Sudanese army and RSF over military integration.
Sudan has been engulfed in conflict since April 2023, when fighting erupted between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The hostilities began over plans to integrate the paramilitary force into the regular military.