Warplanes in the skies over Babanusa

The Sudanese Air Force carried out a series of concentrated strikes on rebel positions in the city of Babanusa, West Kordofan State, in a new development on the ground reflecting the escalation of fighting around the headquarters of the 22nd Infantry Division, which has been besieged for over a year

Airstrikes target rebel positions

On Friday, November 14, 2025, the Sudanese Air Force carried out intensive airstrikes on rebel forces’ positions in the city of Babanusa.

According to military sources, the strikes resulted in the destruction of four 120mm cannons with their complete crews, which were aimed at the headquarters of the 22nd Infantry Division inside the city.

Sources confirmed that these air operations are part of the army’s plan to alleviate the ongoing pressure on its forces, which have been under a suffocating siege for over a year.

Potential Clashes in the Coming Hours

Sources indicated that recent developments could pave the way for direct clashes between army forces and rebel elements in the vicinity of the 22nd Infantry Division, amidst continued military movements on the ground in parallel with the airstrikes.

Information suggests that the army has intensified its aerial surveillance of the areas surrounding the city, in preparation for any attempt to breach the siege by rebel forces.

A Year-Long Siege… and Babanusa at the Center of the Confrontation

The city of Babanusa has been under a tight siege by rebel forces for over a year, and the forces inside the city rely on airdrops to secure supplies.

During this period, government forces have repelled several fierce attacks, making the city one of the most prominent flashpoints in the active conflict in West Kordofan State.

The continued siege reflects the scale of the challenges the army faces in maintaining its presence inside the city, along with the rebel forces’ attempts to expand their control in the area.