Sudanese Army air defenses intercept long-range RSF drones over North Kordofan
The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) reported on August 19 that their air defense units successfully shot down two long-range drones operated by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) over North Kordofan. The interception highlights the increasing use of unmanned aerial vehicles in the Sudanese civil war, a trend the UN warns is entering a deadlier phase. The RSF has recently utilized drones to strike several SAF-controlled cities, including Atbara and Khartoum.
Date: August 18, 2026
Location: North Kordofan, Sudan
Conflict: Sudanese Civil War
Category: airstrike
Severity: MEDIUM
Source: allAfrica