The Sudanese army is progressing in Kafouri, the RSF’s last stronghold in Khartoum Bahri, aiming to regain control of the capital. Clashes have intensified while the army has seized key residential squares and confiscated RSF war equipment. The operation’s success will be critical for future advances toward the East Nile locality and essential bridges leading to Khartoum.
The Sudanese army is steadily advancing within Kafouri, the last bastion of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Khartoum Bahri, with the objective of reaching the East Nile locality’s center. This operation is critical for reclaiming control of the capital, Khartoum. Recently, clashes have intensified in Kafouri amidst a lull in broader military engagements for four days.
Kafouri, located east of Khartoum Bahri, is notably adjacent to the Hallat Kuku area, which hosts a significant concentration of RSF forces. The armed forces have faced challenges due to the high-rise buildings that have fortified this stronghold since the initiation of conflict in April 2023. Reports indicate that the army gained further ground within Kafouri on Tuesday, effectively seizing control of the fifth and seventh residential squares.
As clashes transitioned to the sixth and eighth squares, RSF forces reportedly retreated to the west, moving toward the industrial area and south into Square 12 of Kafouri. Soldiers from the Sudanese army shared video evidence depicting the confiscation of war supplies from the RSF, which included weapons, ammunition, and military vehicles.
In response to RSF positions, the Sudanese army has utilized heavy artillery to execute bombardments in Kafouri and surrounding East Nile regions. Ongoing operations have yielded significant spoils from the RSF, revealing heavy weaponry previously concealed within Kafouri’s structures. Moreover, Lieutenant General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan has conducted inspections of his troops across Khartoum Bahri, accompanied by Lieutenant General Yasir Abdulrahman al-Atta.
The army’s strategy encompasses full control of the Kafouri neighborhood to secure access to the bridges that lead into Hallat Kuku, a strategic market area indicative of RSF presence. This operation aims to extend into Haj Yousef, Al-Nasr, Al-Maygoma, and Al-Huda neighborhoods. Kafouri’s linkage to three vital bridges towards Khartoum—primarily the Armed Forces Bridge, which is contested, and the RSF-controlled Al-Manshiya and Soba bridges—is crucial for the control of the capital.
Additionally, the Kafouri neighborhood is adjacent to one of Sudan’s primary industrial sectors, characterized by fortified structures that have been advantageous for the RSF. These buildings have served as defensive positions and sniper locations, amplifying the difficulty of military operations in the area.
In summary, the Sudanese army is making significant advancements in Kafouri, challenging the RSF’s last stronghold in Khartoum Bahri. The successful seizure of key residential areas by the army may change the dynamics of the conflict. Furthermore, securing vital bridges will be essential in the ongoing efforts to reclaim Khartoum and surrounding regions from RSF control.
Original Source: sudantribune.com
