Rapid Support Forces Escalate Drone Strikes on El Obeid
On June 30, 2026, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) intensified drone attacks on El Obeid, the capital of North Kordofan. The strikes targeted energy facilities and water stations, causing severe outages for residents. International aid organizations warned of a looming ground offensive as RSF forces mass around the city. In the last 48 hours, approximately 2,000 civilians have fled toward White Nile state to avoid being trapped by the encircling paramilitary forces.