Sudan’s army says it inflicted heavy losses on RSF, allies in Blue Nile state

What the report says

Sudan’s army said it inflicted heavy losses on the Rapid Support Forces and allied groups during fighting in Blue Nile state, according to a military statement cited by Anadolu Agency Africa. The account came after reported drone attacks on the governor’s home and on civilian sites in Damazin, the state capital.

The statement places the latest escalation in eastern Sudan, where control of territory and civilian infrastructure has been contested in the broader conflict between the army and the RSF. Damazin is the main city in Blue Nile state and has been affected by the fighting as the conflict has widened beyond the country’s core battlegrounds.

Anadolu did not provide independent confirmation of the army’s claims in the available material, and the public snippet does not include details on casualties, damage, or whether the RSF responded. The reported strikes on civilian locations and a senior official’s residence underscore the risks to noncombatants as hostilities continue.

More broadly, Blue Nile state has strategic importance because of its location near Sudan’s southeastern borders and its role in regional security and displacement patterns. The latest report adds to concerns that the conflict remains active in areas far from the capital, with civilian areas again appearing to be caught in the crossfire.