The Sudanese army has intensified its military offensive against the RSF in central Khartoum, with significant fighting reported on Sayed Abdel Rahman Street and heavy artillery shelling near the Republican Palace. The conflict has persisted since April 2023, with the army targeting RSF positions through various strategic deployments across the capital.
On February 14, 2025, the Sudanese army escalated its offensive against the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in central Khartoum with intense fighting reported on Sayed Abdel Rahman Street and heavy shelling around the Republican Palace. Local residents noted significant explosions and smoke, suggesting drone involvement in the artillery attacks.
Targeting RSF positions, the army utilized heavy artillery near the Souq Arabi market amid ongoing clashes close to the presidential palace. Fighting has persisted in the capital since April 2023, with reports of gunfire and explosions echoing in Omdurman and central Khartoum.
The military specifically targeted RSF snipers located in the Zitouna Hospital, strategically positioned near the army’s general headquarters. The offensive aims to reclaim the Republican Palace, which the RSF has controlled since the onset of the conflict.
Heavy artillery was also used to shell RSF positions near Khartoum and East Nile, while smoke was seen rising near the Soba Bridge, a key connection point. Army units are strategically deployed across several axes around Khartoum, enhancing their operational capabilities.
The army’s general headquarters is central to their military strategy, supported by various corps stationed in Khartoum Bahri and Omdurman. This setup reflects a systematic approach to reclaim control over the contested regions.
The Sudanese army’s intensified operations against the RSF in central Khartoum highlight the ongoing conflict that ignited in April 2023. Continuous artillery assaults, targeted offensives against sniper positions, and strategic military deployments underscore the army’s efforts to regain critical control points, including the Republican Palace. The situation remains volatile as fighting continues across the capital and its outskirts.
Original Source: sudantribune.com
