Urgent Statement from the Sudanese Armed Forces

The General Command of the Sudanese Armed Forces announced new field advances on several axes of military operations, confirming that the Rapid Support Forces suffered heavy losses in lives and equipment, in addition to the liberation of the city of Kurmuk in Blue Nile State. This is part of the results of military operations carried out between July 1 and 15, 2026.

Statement Text:

In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful

General Command of the Armed Forces

Press Release

Thursday, July 16, 2026

By the grace and favor of God, your Armed Forces and supporting forces continue to achieve field successes on various axes of operations. The military operations carried out between July 1 and July 15, 2026, resulted in heavy losses in lives and equipment for the terrorist Dagalo militia and its mercenaries, the destruction and capture of a number of their vehicles, and the liberation of several areas, most notably the city of Kurmuk, Blue Nile State.

The total enemy losses across all fronts amounted to:

Destruction of 205 combat vehicles.

Destruction of 17 military equipment trucks.

Captivity of 21 combat vehicles.

Downing of 4 FH-95 strategic drones.

The field results were as follows:

Darfur Axis:

Destruction of 76 combat vehicles.

Destruction of 17 military equipment trucks.

Heavy losses in personnel and equipment inflicted on the militia.

South Kordofan Axis:

Destruction of 19 combat vehicles.

Dozens of militia members eliminated.

North Kordofan Axis:

Destruction of 54 combat vehicles.

Dozens of militia and mercenary casualties.

Downing of 3 FH-95 strategic drones.

White Nile Axis:

Downing of an enemy FH-95 strategic drone.

Blue Nile Axis: Our forces liberated the city of Kurmuk and its surrounding areas after well-executed military operations and fierce battles, forcing the militia to flee and leaving behind heavy losses in lives and equipment. The operations resulted in:

Destruction of 56 combat vehicles.

Captivity of 21 combat vehicles.

Seizure of large quantities of weapons and ammunition, in addition to jamming and communications equipment.

The Armed Forces affirmed that their operations are continuing on all fronts until the country is cleansed of the Dagalo militia and its allies, and security and stability are restored throughout Sudan.

The statement concluded with prayers for mercy for the martyrs, a speedy recovery for the wounded, and the return of prisoners and missing persons, reaffirming the motto:

“Victory from God and an imminent conquest.”