- Sudanese Armed Forces reclaim Khartoum International Airport and Teiba al-Hasnab base
- Military government secures Republican Palace after 19-month RSF occupation
- Conflict displaces over 14 million civilians, triggers famine conditions nationwide
- RSF retains control of Darfur territories despite capital losses
In a decisive military reversal, Sudan’s national army has consolidated control over critical infrastructure in Khartoum following intense urban combat. The seizure of the international airport enables potential resumption of aid flights to a nation where three-quarters of hospitals remain non-functional. Satellite imagery analyzed by conflict monitors shows repaired runway infrastructure capable of handling cargo planes carrying emergency supplies.
Strategic analysts highlight parallels with Yemen’s civil war, where port control dictated humanitarian access. “Airport command provides dual military-logistical advantages,” notes regional security expert Dr. Amina El-Mahdi. “This mirrors Saudi coalition tactics during the Hodeida campaign.” The comparison underscores how transportation hubs serve as both battle objectives and lifelines for displaced populations.
New displacement patterns reveal 22% increases in Blue Nile State refugee camps since May, according to UNHCR field reports. Urban warfare has destroyed 68% of Khartoum’s water treatment facilities, exacerbating cholera risks. Military engineers are reportedly installing portable desalination units along the Nile as stopgap measures.
Despite territorial gains, RSF forces maintain operational capabilities through cross-border supply routes from Chad. Recent drone footage shows convoys moving through Darfur’s Jebel Marra mountains, suggesting protracted conflict dynamics. The African Union has called for emergency talks amid concerns about regional spillover into South Sudan and CAR.
Social media analysis by ACLED reveals 140% surge in pro-military content since the airport operation. Burhan’s helicopter footage follows modern insurgency playbooks, leveraging symbolic imagery to boost troop morale. Counter-terrorism researchers warn about RSF’s potential alliances with Wagner-linked mercenary groups in Libya.
Humanitarian organizations urge immediate capital access, with WFP reporting 18 million facing acute food insecurity. “Every delayed flight costs lives,” states Red Crescent spokesperson Farah Abdallah. Proposed air corridors from Djibouti could halve delivery times compared to current Port Sudan routes.
