RSF captures strategic town of Kurmuk in Blue Nile State
The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have seized the strategic town of Kurmuk in Sudan's Blue Nile State, near the borders with Ethiopia and South Sudan. This marks the second town captured by the RSF in the region this week, signaling a concerted effort to expel the Sudanese Armed Forces. The town's proximity to the Roseires Dam, a critical national power source, makes its capture a significant escalation in the ongoing civil war.
Date: August 13, 2026
Location: Blue Nile State, Sudan
Conflict: Sudanese Civil War
Category: ground battle
Severity: CRITICAL
Source: The National