The Sudanese army has captured Soba town and the Soba Bridge east of Khartoum from the RSF, significantly limiting RSF movement. The army now controls major parts of Khartoum and has advanced into surrounding areas, while the RSF remains entrenched in some neighborhoods. The ongoing conflict has resulted in substantial casualties and displacement, with increasing international concern for the humanitarian situation.
The Sudanese army achieved a military milestone by capturing Soba town, located east of Khartoum, amid ongoing hostilities with the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Allied forces, known as the Sudan Shield Forces, confirmed their control over the area and shared evidence of their commander, Abu Agla Keikel, who switched allegiance from the RSF in October 2024.
The army further secured the strategic Soba Bridge on the Blue Nile, enhancing their operational capability against RSF troops. This development limits RSF movement in the Eastern Nile, with the al-Manshiya Bridge remaining the only RSF-controlled crossing for the region.
In addition to Soba, the Sudanese army has advanced into the Al-Baqir area, which serves as a vital entry point into Khartoum from Al-Jazirah State. Recent communications confirm the army’s operational gains across multiple fronts, particularly in Khartoum and Bahri City—a known RSF stronghold.
On the preceding Sunday, the army captured Alkotainh town in the White Nile State, which had been the sole RSF hold in southern Sudan. Although the RSF retains control of four out of five states in Darfur, much of northern and eastern Sudan remains unaffected by the ongoing conflict.
Within Khartoum State, the army currently controls 90% of Bahri, most of Omdurman, and 60% of central Khartoum, including critical sites like the presidential palace and international airport. RSF fighters still occupy certain neighborhoods in eastern and southern areas as the army encircles strategic locations.
The conflict, ongoing since mid-April 2023, has led to significant humanitarian crises, with over 20,000 fatalities reported by the UN. Some US research estimates casualties to be as high as 130,000, while around 14 million people have been displaced. Calls for resolution from the international community and the UN are increasing, highlighting a looming humanitarian disaster amid widespread food shortages.
The conflict now extends across 13 of Sudan’s 18 states, emphasizing the urgency for intervention to address the emergent crises ensuing from the warfare.
In conclusion, the Sudanese army’s recent military advances against the RSF exemplify a critical shift in the ongoing conflict that began in April 2023. With significant territorial gains in Khartoum and surrounding regions, the situation remains dire for civilian populations due to mounting casualties and displacement. International calls for a resolution intensify as humanitarian conditions deteriorate across the nation. Continued monitoring and response efforts are necessary to alleviate the growing humanitarian crisis.
Original Source: www.aa.com.tr
