Violent battles occurred in El Fasher, North Darfur, between the Sudanese armed forces and a militia, with drone activity observed twice during the reporting window. The clashes, which began before sunset on September 18th and potentially extended until sunrise on September 19th, centered west of the Super Camp, the former UNAMID headquarters. According to reports from the armed forces and joint forces of armed struggle movements, the fighting took place inside and around the Super Camp from the afternoon until sunset. Artillery reportedly played a significant role in supporting ground troops and halting the militia's advance. Despite failing to gain full control of the Super Camp by evening, the militia attempted to flank northwest towards an open western axis, but was intercepted by the armed forces, resulting in losses, seized combat vehicles, and a retreat. An exploratory march by the militia to monitor armed forces' movements on the western axis was reportedly downed by ground defenses. As of 6:25 PM UTC on September 19th, there is no confirmed information regarding the restoration of full control over the Super Camp. Reports suggest the militia may still be present in the north, while the armed forces are positioned to the south. FPV drones were noted as playing a prominent role for the rapid support militia during the fighting on the northwestern axis."The militia tried to advance on the western axis without drones and received a defeat and lost its vehicles and then withdrew from the axis," one report stated, noting the militia's inability to make significant progress despite nearly a year of fighting, attributing current advances primarily to "Emirati role in supporting the militia."
