Sudan downs hostile drone near Ethiopian border amid RSF advance
The Sudanese military successfully downed a hostile drone near the Ethiopian border in the Blue Nile region. This incident occurred as the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and their allies reportedly advanced toward the strategic border town of Kurmuk. The use of unmanned aerial vehicles in this sector indicates a broadening of the conflict's frontlines. The military's response aims to prevent the RSF from securing key border crossings and disrupting government-controlled supply routes in the southeast.
Date: August 23, 2026
Location: Blue Nile, Sudan
Conflict: Sudanese Civil War
Category: airstrike
Severity: MEDIUM
Source: Yeni Safak