# Sudanese army intercepts RSF drones over El-Obeid

https://mins.news/en/item/20248

- Al Jazeera, 2026-08-12 13:29 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/8/12/12-08-sv-sudan-intercepts-rsf-drones-su?traffic_source=rss

> Sudanese army air defenses reportedly intercepted drones over El-Obeid. The drones were said to have been launched by the Rapid Support Forces, or RSF. No details were given about damage or casualties linked to the interception. The incident adds another reported episode involving the army and the RSF in Sudan’s conflict.

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