# Sudanese army intercepts RSF drones near el-Obeid

The Sudanese army intercepted drones launched by the Rapid Support Forces over the city of el-Obeid. The move foiled a potential attack in the ongoing civil conflict between the military and the paramilitary group. It highlights continued fighting and instability in Sudan's North Kordofan region.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/8/12/12-08-sv-sudan-intercepts-rsf-drones-su?traffic_source=rss) — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 13:29:29 +0000