Sudan Founding Alliance claims capture of strategic bases in Blue Nile State
Forces belonging to the Sudan Founding Alliance (Tasees), which includes the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and the Sudan People's Liberation Movement-North (SPLM-N), announced the capture of the strategic Surkum and Bakuri bases in Blue Nile State. The alliance reported inflicting a significant defeat on the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) during the operation, marking a new escalation in the ongoing civil war within the region.
Date: August 31, 2026
Location: Blue Nile State, Sudan
Conflict: Sudanese Civil War
Category: ground battle
Severity: MEDIUM
Source: allAfrica.com