ALBAWABA- At least 12 civilians were killed and 17 others severely injured in an artillery attack launched by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on the city of El Fasher in North Darfur, western Sudan, according to a statement released on Wednesday by the Sudanese army.
The military’s 6th Infantry Division confirmed that the RSF used heavy artillery in the assault. The wounded were taken to local hospitals for urgent treatment.
The army condemned the attack, noting that it occurred despite its full control over El Fasher, which it recently regained as part of broader military advances across the country. The RSF has not issued a response regarding the incident.
In recent weeks, the Sudanese army has made rapid progress in its war against the RSF, reclaiming control over several key areas, including the capital, Khartoum.
Strategic sites such as the presidential palace, ministries, airport, and military bases have reportedly returned to army hands.
Meanwhile, the RSF's presence has diminished significantly across Sudan's 17 states, now limited to parts of North and West Kordofan, small pockets in South Kordofan and Blue Nile, and four states in Darfur.
