# Witnesses say RSF renews assault on Sudan’s al-Obeid as drones hit capital

https://mins.news/en/item/20609

- Reuters, 2026-08-12 20:40 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/rsf-renews-assault-sudans-al-obeid-drones-strike-capital-witnesses-say-2026-08-12/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6a7cda37325a7500012a8e48

> Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces renewed their assault on al-Obeid on Wednesday, witnesses said. The group has also intensified drone and ground attacks across the country this week. The escalation followed losses on several fronts, according to the witnesses. Drone strikes also targeted the capital, adding to the attacks reported elsewhere in Sudan.

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