Sudanese Army Repels Major RSF Offensive in Blue Nile State
The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) repelled a significant attack by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on the town of Al-Keli in southeastern Blue Nile state on August 28, 2026. The clash involved ground combat and drone activity, with the army reporting it destroyed several RSF combat vehicles and killed dozens of paramilitary fighters. Additionally, SAF air defenses reportedly intercepted and shot down a hostile drone entering Sudanese airspace from the direction of the Ethiopian border during the engagement.
Date: August 28, 2026
Location: Blue Nile, Sudan
Conflict: Sudanese Civil War
Category: ground battle
Severity: HIGH
Casualties reported: 30
Displaced: 13,970
Source: Sudan Tribune