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El-Obeid, a city in North Kordofan, Sudan, has come under heavy artillery fire by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), amid an ongoing military build-up in the region. According to sources on the ground, a significant escalation of hostilities has been witnessed in the city over the past 24 hours.
Eyewitness reports confirm that the RSF has initiated a barrage of artillery strikes against strategic locations within El-Obeid, utilizing their heavy artillery capabilities to inflict significant damage on key infrastructure. Furthermore, aerial surveillance has detected the presence of two RSF drones operating above the city, reportedly conducting aerial reconnaissance and combat strikes.
Despite the intense artillery shelling, no ground offensive has been launched by the RSF as of this reporting. The RSF’s primary objective appears to have been the neutralization of key defensive positions and strategic assets within El-Obeid, as a precursor to an eventual ground invasion.
Sources suggest that a substantial RSF build-up in two areas around El-Obeid occurred more than 24 hours ago. This military buildup has raised concerns among local residents and civilians, who are being caught in the crossfire of escalating violence in the region.
Regional analysts have expressed fear that the intensification of RSF activities in North Kordofan could potentially destabilize the entire region, threatening the already fragile stability in Sudan. This escalation is viewed by many experts as an attempt by the RSF to consolidate power and assert its authority in a country ravaged by conflict.
The international community has called for a cessation of hostilities and immediate de-escalation in the conflict, as concerns grow over the humanitarian impact of the unfolding crisis. Humanitarian organizations and UN agencies have urged Sudanese authorities to ensure safe passage for aid workers and civilians in the affected areas.
As the RSF’s military campaign in El-Obeid continues to unfold, concerns are being raised over the long-term implications of the escalating violence in North Kordofan. It is as yet unclear whether the RSF will proceed with its plan to launch a ground invasion, or whether a peaceful resolution to the conflict can be reached through diplomatic channels.