On Thursday, April 23, 2026, the Sudanese Armed Forces launched coordinated ground and air strikes against Rapid Support Forces (RSF) positions across six states, marking a significant intensification of the long-running conflict.
Local sources reported that the attacks destroyed key military infrastructure, including weapons depots, ammunition stores, and drone launch sites, inflicting heavy casualties on the paramilitary group. Sudanese authorities stated the operations aimed to dismantle RSF air defense systems, logistical hubs, and airstrips as part of a broader strategy to degrade the group's combat capabilities.
A spokesperson for the Sudanese army said that military and allied forces carried out "decisive strikes" against RSF fighters on multiple fronts over the preceding 72 hours.
However, political groups and organizations aligned with the RSF reported that the bombardment also resulted in dozens of civilian casualties, underscoring the ongoing humanitarian cost of the violence.
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