RSF Launches Renewed Drone and Ground Assault on al-Obeid
The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) launched a renewed offensive against the strategic city of al-Obeid in North Kordofan on August 12, 2026. Witnesses reported intensified drone strikes and ground maneuvers targeting military installations and residential areas. The city, a vital hub for humanitarian aid and logistics, remains under siege as the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) attempt to maintain control amidst deteriorating security conditions and critical water shortages.
Date: August 12, 2026
Location: North Kordofan, Sudan
Conflict: Sudanese Civil War
Category: ground battle
Severity: HIGH
Source: The Straits Times