Intense Clashes in Khartoum Intensify as Army Announces New Achievements

The Sudanese army reported that it continued its field advance in central Khartoum, confirming new military gains against the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).

Brigadier General Nabil Abdullah, the army spokesperson, stated that their forces have imposed control over most vital locations in the area, including the Central Bank of Sudan building, the Friendship Hall, and the National Museum of Sudan.

Sudanese forces continued their advance west of the capital, where they took over the General Intelligence headquarters after strengthening their grip on several strategic facilities, including the Central Bank headquarters, Corinthia Hotel, and Strategic Facilities Administration, in addition to towers and headquarters belonging to companies and banking institutions in the Al-Mogren suburb and Nile Street in northwest Khartoum.

The army confirmed that it has successfully eliminated a large number of RSF elements during the ongoing battles in central Khartoum, noting that its military operations, which began in the middle of last night, included regaining control of the Friendship Hall and Tuti Bridge, as well as advancing to reach the Corinthia Hotel tower overlooking Nile Street.

According to the Sudanese army, its control extended to the entire Al-Mogren area, which it considered a significant development in the course of battles inside Khartoum. Artillery units stationed in Omdurman also intensified their artillery shelling on the city center, where government forces are imposing a tight military cordon on the Rapid Support Forces.

In a related context, Lieutenant General Mahjoub Bushra, commander of the Red Sea Military Region, called on Sudanese to overcome differences and focus on rebuilding the country after the fighting ends. During a gathering of army supporters in Port Sudan, he explained that Khartoum will soon witness the departure of "rebels," praising the forces that contributed to achieving field progress.

For his part, the head of the Sovereignty Council, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, renewed his affirmation of the continuation of military operations, indicating that government forces continue to advance steadily. His statements came during his visit to Gezira state, where he emphasized his rejection of any negotiations with the Rapid Support Forces unless they lay down their weapons.

After regaining control of the Presidential Palace, al-Burhan announced that the army stands with the people in their battle against militias, pledging to end what he described as "rebellion" as soon as possible.

During fierce battles on Friday, Sudanese forces managed to enter the Presidential Palace for the first time since the conflict erupted on April 15, 2023, after inflicting heavy losses on the Rapid Support Forces inside the complex.

In an official statement, the army explained that it destroyed RSF formations and equipment in the palace and seized their weapons, confirming its control over government buildings in central Khartoum. It also confirmed the continuation of military operations on all combat fronts.

In statements to Al Arabiya and Al Hadath channels, the commander of Khartoum operations described the recapture of the Presidential Palace as a "historic moment," adding that Khartoum Airport may return to service soon.

The past months have witnessed an escalation in confrontations between the army and the Rapid Support Forces within the capital, where Sudanese forces have managed to reclaim positions they previously lost at the beginning of the conflict. The army had previously announced its approach to the Presidential Palace, after the Rapid Support Forces had imposed their control over it in the early stages of the war.

The ongoing war since April 2023 has caused heavy casualties, with tens of thousands killed and more than 12 million people forced to flee, resulting in one of the world's largest humanitarian crises.