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Khartoum, Sudan – Amidst the ongoing conflict in Sudan, the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) have scored a significant victory against the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and their South Sudanese allies, the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement in Blue Nile (SPLM-IN). The RSF, led by General Abdel Rahman Mohamed, had been making gains in the region, but the SAF’s recent pushback has dealt a major blow to their ambitions.
The 2nd battle of Kurmuk, a strategic town located on the border with Ethiopia, has begun. The RSF and SPLM-IN have been using Kurmuk as a key supply route for their troops in the region. However, the SAF’s latest operation aims to sever this vital lifeline, limiting the RSF’s ability to resupply and reinforce their positions.
According to sources within the SAF, the military operation has been ongoing for several days, with reports indicating that the RSF and SPLM-IN have been subjected to intense aerial bombardments and artillery shelling. The SAF’s air power, comprising of MiG-23 and MiG-29 fighter jets, has been instrumental in pounding RSF positions, while the SAF’s artillery unit has been providing close air support and pounding strategic targets.
The RSF and SPLM-IN, on the other hand, have been relying on their South Sudanese allies to supply them with troops, ammunition, and equipment. However, the SAF’s pushback has disrupted these supply lines, leaving the RSF short-handed and vulnerable.
“This is a significant victory for the SAF,” said an SAF insider. “We have been waiting for the right moment to strike, and now that we have, we will not let up the pressure. The RSF and SPLM-IN will have to regroup and reassess their strategy if they hope to make gains in this region.”
The SAF’s victory in Kurmuk comes at a critical juncture in the conflict, which has been raging for months. The RSF and SPLM-IN have been waging a guerrilla war against the SAF, seeking to undermine the government’s authority and install a new regime in Khartoum. However, the SAF has consistently asserted its control over the country, albeit at a great human cost.
As the situation on the ground continues to deteriorate, the international community is urging both sides to negotiate a peaceful resolution to the conflict. However, with the RSF and SPLM-IN dug in and determined to pursue their objectives, it remains to be seen whether a negotiated settlement can be achieved.
In the meantime, the SAF will continue to press its advantage, seeking to crush the RSF and SPLM-IN’s momentum and assert its dominance over the region. As one SAF officer noted, “We will not back down until we have secured the country and restored order.”