Sudanese Armed Forces advance in North Kordofan
Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) Chief of Staff Yasser al-Atta announced on August 4, 2026, that the army is advancing against the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The military leadership has vowed to defeat the RSF by the end of the year. This follows recent intense fighting and drone strikes in the North Kordofan region, which have severely impacted civilian populations and humanitarian aid operations.
Date: August 4, 2026
Location: North Kordofan, Sudan
Conflict: Sudanese Civil War
Category: ground battle
Severity: HIGH
Source: Anadolu Agency