The Sudanese Armed Forces have said their troops and allied forces repelled an attack by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and their allies in the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-North (SPLM-N) in Blue Nile State, with the military reporting heavy losses among the attackers.
The 4th Infantry Division disclosed this in a statement made available by the Embassy of the Republic of Sudan in Nigeria. According to the division’s command, the assault targeted areas of Al-Roseires locality in the south-eastern part of the state and was met with resistance from army units and allied forces.
The military said fighting was concentrated around Al-Kadalo, approximately 50 to 60 kilometres from the Roseires Dam. It also reported operations against the attackers in the Minza and Bashkarkad areas, claiming that the fighting resulted in substantial losses of personnel and equipment on the opposing side.
The account could not independently establish the full extent of the reported casualties or equipment losses.
The assault reportedly involved shelling and suicide drone attacks targeting civilian and government locations. Blue Nile Governor Ahmed al-Omda Badi said drones operated by the RSF attempted to strike his residence in Ed Damazin but were intercepted by the army’s air defences.
Local reports indicated that three security personnel at the governor’s residence sustained minor injuries. The incident highlights the continuing threat posed by drone attacks and the wider fighting to residents and public facilities in the state.
The violence has also contributed to civilian displacement. Authorities registered 483 families, comprising more than 2,415 people, in five shelters in Al-Roseires. Relief workers also reported two children who had become separated from their families.
Meanwhile, Wad al-Mahi locality continues to accommodate an estimated 64,000 people displaced from the Geissan area. State officials have urged residents to avoid acting on unverified security reports, warning that rumours could fuel panic and trigger further displacement.
The latest clashes come amid continuing military operations elsewhere in Sudan. The army recently announced the capture of Al-Mazroub in North Kordofan, which army sources described as the Rapid Support Forces’ largest stronghold in the state.
Sudan’s government has repeatedly accused the RSF of relying on foreign-supplied weapons, drones and fighters. It maintains that restoring state authority and protecting civilians across the country remain central objectives of the military campaign.
The situation in Blue Nile underscores the continuing humanitarian consequences of Sudan’s conflict, particularly for communities forced to leave their homes and families facing disruptions to their safety and livelihoods.
