Heavy Clashes Erupt Between Congolese Army and M23 Rebels in the Kivus
Intense fighting broke out between the FARDC and the M23 rebel alliance across Masisi, Rutshuru, and Walikale in North Kivu, spilling over into parts of South Kivu. The combat involved infantry engagements, artillery shelling, and armed drone strikes, severely compromising recent Washington-backed ceasefire efforts.
Date: June 28, 2026
Location: North Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Conflict: M23 Rebellion
Category: ground battle
Severity: HIGH
Source: Umunota