Sudanese army shoots down third strategic drone near al-Obeid in July

The Sudanese Armed Forces announced the interception of a third FH-95 drone north-west of al-Obeid on Monday, July 14, as part of ongoing confrontations with the Rapid Support Forces.

• The army spokesperson confirmed that ground defenses shot down a hostile FH-95 strategic drone north-west of al-Obeid at midday Monday.
• The armed forces previously announced the downing of two FH-95 drones in July — one on the export road linking Khartoum and North Kordofan, and a second on July 2 in Tandalti, White Nile State.
• The Rapid Support Forces have intensified drone attacks targeting fuel stations, electricity infrastructure, markets, and civilian sites in Khartoum, White Nile State, and North Kordofan.