Conflict & Security
Sudanese army shoots down two RSF drones near Khartoum International Airport
October 19, 2026 at 08:57 AM
2 reports
The Sudanese army's air defenses have shot down two drones operated by the Rapid Support Forces near Khartoum International Airport.
- The army shot down the two drones on Monday morning in the Bari and Nasser areas, east of central Khartoum.
- A Sudanese army source said forces repelled an RSF attack on the al-Baraka area in southeastern Blue Nile region.
- Over the past two days, Sudanese forces have attacked RSF positions in Nyala, South Darfur, and areas of West Kordofan.
- The RSF has carried out drone strikes targeting military and government facilities in Gedaref and Kassala states.


