Sudanese Army:205 Combat Vehicles Destroyed and 4 Drones Downed

On Jul 17, 2026

Khartoum – Sudanhorizon

The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) on Thursday announced that they have inflicted heavy losses on the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militia and its mercenaries in terms of both personnel and equipment during military operations conducted between July 1 and 15, 2026.
The militia’s losses included the destruction of 205 combat vehicles and 17 military equipment trucks, the capture of 21 other combat vehicles, the downing of four FH-95 strategic drones, and the liberation of several areas, most notably the city of Kurmuk in Blue Nile State, according to a statement issued by the army spokesperson.
The detailed field results of the military operations were distributed across five main axes as follows:
Blue Nile Axis:
SAF were able to liberate the city of Kurmuk and its surrounding areas after fierce battles that compelled the militia to flee, leaving behind significant losses. The operations resulted in the destruction of 56 combat vehicles and the capture of 21 combat vehicles in good condition, along with large quantities of weapons, ammunition, jamming equipment, and communications gear.
Darfur Axis:
The SAF and the forces inflicted heavy casualties on the terrorist militia, destroying 76 combat vehicles and 17 trucks loaded with military equipment.
North Kordofan Axis:
Dozens of rebels were killed, and SAF have destroyed 54 combat vehicles, while SAF Air Defenses also shot down three enemy FH-95 strategic drones.
South Kordofan Axis:
The forces eliminated dozens of terrorist militia members and destroyed 19 of their combat vehicles.
White Nile Axis:
Air Defenses shot down an enemy FH-95 strategic drone.

The Sudanese Armed Forces affirmed the continuation of military operations and determination to continue fighting on all fronts of operations, until the entire homeland is cleansed of the filth of the terrorist Dagalo militia and its supporters, and security and stability are restored throughout the country.

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