Sudanese Army Air Strikes Kill 12 in North Kordofan Offensive
The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) launched a series of air and drone strikes against Rapid Support Forces (RSF) positions in North Kordofan on August 19, 2026. The strikes resulted in at least 12 fatalities and numerous injuries. The offensive targeted RSF mobile units and supply lines near the state capital, El Obeid. This escalation follows a period of intense drone warfare in the region as both sides vie for control of strategic export routes and regional hubs.
Date: August 19, 2026
Location: North Kordofan, Sudan
Conflict: Sudanese Civil War
Category: airstrike
Severity: HIGH
Casualties reported: 12
Source: Asharq Al-Awsat