News|Sudan warRSF says Sudan’s army launches air strikes on paramilitary stronghold NyalaDrone attacks hit fuel market in city that serves as headquarters for RSF’s alternative government.
## Conflict in Sudan: Aerial Strikes in Nyala
Conflict in Sudan: Aerial Strikes in Nyala
Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) paramilitary group has reported that the national army conducted a strike on a fuel market in Nyala, the administrative capital of RSF in South Darfur. This action is part of an intensified aerial campaign targeting RSF positions.
For three consecutive days, ending on Thu, Dec 25, 2025, military drones and warplanes have targeted strategic RSF sites in Nyala, including the international airport, military positions, and training facilities.
The strike on the fuel market resulted in significant explosions due to the ignition of fuel barrels, producing large plumes of black smoke. Casualties have been reported among civilians and RSF members involved in the fuel trade.
Youssef Idris Youssef, head of the RSF’s civil administration in South Darfur, accused the army of intentionally targeting civilians, suggesting it is part of a strategy to penalize Darfur residents for their lack of resistance to the RSF's presence.
There has been no statement from the Sudanese military regarding these strikes.
Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) paramilitary group has reported that the national army conducted a strike on a fuel market in Nyala, the administrative capital of RSF in South Darfur.
Nyala holds strategic importance as the headquarters of the RSF’s alternative government, TASIS. This administration was declared in July and is led by RSF commander Mohamed Hamdan “Hemedti” Dagalo. The RSF controls substantial territory across Darfur.
The city was previously targeted in October when the army struck RSF positions and Nyala airport, reportedly used as a logistics hub by the RSF.
Conflict has persisted throughout Darfur since the RSF captured el-Fasher in October. The United States has accused the RSF of committing genocide in Darfur. Recent developments include the RSF claiming control over the Abu Qumra region in North Darfur and making advances towards Um Buru, although joint forces allied with the army dispute these claims.
In response to a peace proposal presented by Sudan's Prime Minister Kamil Idris to the United Nations Security Council, which included RSF's withdrawal from captured areas and eventual elections, the RSF rejected the plan. Sudan’s de facto leader, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, engaged in talks with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who expressed support for peace efforts.
The conflict, which began in April 2023, has resulted in over 100,000 deaths and displaced nearly 14 million people, creating one of the world's worst humanitarian crises according to the United Nations.
Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.
