The Sudanese army is making progress in Kafouri, the last RSF stronghold in Khartoum Bahri. Clashes continue as the army seeks full control to facilitate operations aiming at the capital, Khartoum. Recent achievements include the capture of significant military resources from the RSF and an inspection by military leaders to boost morale.
The Sudanese army is making gradual yet significant advances in Kafouri, the last stronghold of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Khartoum Bahri. This operation is critical as it aims to facilitate the army’s control over the capital, Khartoum. Despite recent clashes, there has been a noticeable decrease in military actions on various fronts for the past four days.
Kafouri, situated to the east of Khartoum Bahri, is positioned near the central part of the East Nile locality in Hallat Kuku, where the RSF forces are heavily active. The Sudanese army has been engaged in combat within the residential sectors of Kafouri since April 2023, as RSF forces fortified their position within the residential buildings that provide them an advantage in these intense confrontations.
Field reports indicate that the army has achieved further control over the fifth and seventh residential squares within Kafouri, with skirmishes now shifting to the sixth and eighth areas. In light of this, RSF forces have reportedly retreated westward towards the industrial sector and south towards Square 12 of Kafouri.
Video footage circulated by Sudanese soldiers demonstrates the capture of numerous military assets from RSF forces, including weapons and combat vehicles. The army has also deployed heavy artillery against RSF positions in Kafouri and adjacent areas of the East Nile locality.
In recent days, the Sudanese army has showcased large quantities of armaments seized from RSF forces, which were concealed within the Kafouri buildings. Furthermore, Lieutenant General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, Chairman of the Transitional Sovereign Council, visited troops stationed in Khartoum Bahri, alongside Lieutenant General Yasir Abdulrahman al-Atta, underscoring military leadership involvement and support.
The army’s strategy aims to secure full control over the Kafouri neighborhood, paving the way towards the bridge, subsequently advancing into Hallat Kuku, which serves as a significant market location for the RSF. The proximity of Kafouri to three crucial bridges connecting to Khartoum highlights its strategic importance in ongoing military engagements.
In summary, the Sudanese army’s operations in Kafouri represent a pivotal step towards reclaiming control over the capital, Khartoum, by systematically dismantling the RSF’s stronghold. Continuous advances in combat are evident, with significant military achievements documented in clashes within the neighborhood. The successful capture of RSF assets and strategic locations contributes to the overarching objective of stabilizing the region.
Original Source: sudantribune.com
