Sudan Conflict Escalates with SAF Strikes on RSF Positions and Civilian Areas in Multiple Regions

The Sudanese Armed Forces carried out a series of precision military strikes across the Blue Nile, Kordofan, and Darfur over the past three days ending on 24 April 2026. AllAfrica reported that the SAF claimed significant losses among paramilitary Rapid Support Forces units from these strikes. Fighting in West Kordofan continued through 23 April 2026 and into the early hours of 24 April 2026.

The SAF tracked the mobilisation of 10 tanks and several armoured vehicles by the RSF in West Kordofan, aimed at advancing operations eastwards. Strikes in the area destroyed 10 tanks, six armoured vehicles, and 18 combat vehicles. Remaining RSF fighters in West Kordofan were dispersed and suffered heavy losses, according to the SAF.

In North Kordofan, the SAF conducted targeted operations that destroyed seven RSF combat vehicles and killed a number of fighters. The SAF spokesperson issued a statement on 23 April 2026 detailing these actions. AllAfrica reported the operations as part of broader efforts to counter RSF movements.

The SAF struck RSF concentrations in South Darfur on 23 April 2026, including drone platforms, weapons, ammunition, and fuel depots. These attacks disrupted RSF operational capacity, the SAF stated. Residents in Nyala, the capital of South Darfur, confirmed hearing explosions across the city on 23 April 2026.

Air strikes targeted the Agbash mine in South Darfur on 22 April 2026. Across Central and North Darfur, the SAF targeted RSF concentrations with high precision, destroying six combat vehicles and causing casualties among RSF ranks. The article detailing these events was published on 24 April 2026 by Dabanga.

The Civil Administration in Central Darfur condemned a military drone strike on Um Dukhun on 22 April 2026. The strike killed 17 people and injured others. Um Dukhun is located southwest of Central Darfur's capital of Zalingei.

The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs expressed deep concern over the worsening security situation in Darfur. OCHA reported that a drone strike hit Umm Dukhun, killing more than 10 civilians and injuring many others. The escalating violence has led to continued heavy civilian casualties in the region.