ALBAWABA- The Sudanese army has successfully lifted a 21-month siege on its armored forces, according to a military source reporting to Al-Jazeera.
The breakthrough followed a meeting between the armored forces and the General Command forces, marking the end of a prolonged blockade.
During the siege, the armored corps struggled with supply shortages, relying on river crossings to deliver necessities.
The army also cleared Al-Shaab Teaching Hospital of militia forces loyal to RSF leader Al-Dagalo, facilitating the meeting and resupply efforts.
The Sudanese army's recent control of strategic sites in central Khartoum has significantly tightened the siege on the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), which continue to hold the presidential palace and key government institutions in the heart of the capital.
The army’s operations have pushed the RSF forces further into a corner, as they now face a siege from all directions.
The Sudanese army announced its success in driving the RSF from critical locations, including the Family Club area in the "Khartoum 3" district, Musalmia Bridge, Nile Towers, and the Sharoni bus station.
Footage released by the army showed an ambush set for RSF fighters trying to flee the encirclement in central Khartoum, with the army confirming that all the militants were neutralized with no survivors.
With the army gaining control of the Sharoni bus station and surrounding landmarks, the forces have effectively blocked southern access to central Khartoum, narrowing the distance to the presidential palace to just 1.4 kilometers.
The army’s recent capture of the Jackson station and Freedom Bridge further strengthens its position, solidifying its efforts to isolate and eliminate the RSF's hold over the city.
