RSF launches 28 kamikaze drones at Sudan Army base in White Nile; no damage reported
What happened
The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) reportedly launched 28 Chinese-made ARES-TMID-0014 kamikaze drones against a Sudan Army base in White Nile State on 20 September. According to the report, the drones carry blast and fragmentation warheads but caused no reported damage. The drones are reportedly supplied to the RSF by the UAE via Ethiopia, the same model employed by Yemen's Houthi movement.
Context and assessment
The attack occurs in White Nile State, a contested region between the Sudan Army and RSF forces where fighting has intensified throughout 2026. The presence of Chinese-made loitering munitions in RSF hands reflects documented external support networks connecting UAE suppliers, Ethiopian intermediaries, and non-state armed groups across the region. The same drone type's use by multiple actors—RSF and Houthis—suggests either shared procurement channels or proliferation following initial transfers. Earlier on the same day, Sudan Army forces reportedly shot down an RSF CH-95 drone near Al Kweki in the same state, indicating sustained aerial operations from both sides despite asymmetric capabilities.
Sources and confidence
Reported by Telegram channel @ClashReport. Single source limits independent verification of specific drone model designation and damage assessment. No corroborating reports from Sudan Army, international monitors, or secondary sources currently available. Confidence score of 7.0 reflects plausible weapon supply chains and consistent with documented UAE-RSF relationships, but would strengthen with visual documentation or official statements.
Location
White Nile State, Sudan, at coordinates 15.66°N, 32.31°E, identified at settlement precision. The base location lies in central Sudan north of Khartoum. White Nile State has been a focal point of SAF-RSF competition since 2023, with multiple military installations and strategic riverine positions.
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