Sudanese Army Airstrikes Kill 12 in North Kordofan Amid RSF Advance
The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) launched a series of airstrikes and drone attacks targeting Rapid Support Forces (RSF) positions in North Kordofan. The strikes killed at least 12 people and wounded several others as the RSF attempts to advance toward the strategic city of El Obeid. The escalation follows orders from RSF leader Hemedti for his fighters to move forward without retreat, despite reports of internal instability and commander defections within the paramilitary group.
Date: August 20, 2026
Location: North Kordofan, Sudan
Conflict: Sudanese Civil War
Category: airstrike
Severity: HIGH
Casualties reported: 12
Source: Asharq Al-Awsat