Violent clashes erupted last night between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on the southern and northern fronts of El Fasher. A military source from the 6th Infantry Division stated that the armed forces initiated an attack on RSF positions, inflicting significant losses in personnel and equipment, including the destruction of combat vehicles and drone launch pads. The operation aimed to expand the defense scope for the armed forces, joint forces, and popular resistance, according to the source. Army artillery also targeted RSF movements overnight, leading to plumes of smoke north of the city. Throughout the reporting window, which concluded at 10:05 AM UTC today, October 9th, El Fasher experienced relative calm this morning, punctuated by intermittent mortar shelling by the RSF. The military source reported that the Sudanese forces neutralized suicide and attack drones that had been targeting civilian gatherings and military sites in recent weeks. The intensity of the fighting last night was characterized by the destruction of RSF combat vehicles and drone launch pads. The military source, speaking this morning, confirmed the destruction of RSF assets and the neutralization of drones. The objective of the operation was to secure the defense perimeter of the armed forces and their allies. Army artillery's engagement with RSF movements last night resulted in visible smoke plumes north of El Fasher, indicating successful bombardment of the militia's movements and equipment.
