Sudanese Army Retakes Khor Hassan Inflicts Heavy RSF Losses

TL;DR

The Sudanese army retook Khor Hassan from the Rapid Support Forces on Friday, claiming heavy enemy losses. The victory adds to a conflict that has killed over 150,000 people and displaced more than 12 million since April 2023.

Khor Hassan lies in southeastern Blue Nile state, a narrow strip of land that borders Ethiopia and sits astride major trade routes. Control of the town lets whoever holds it move goods and troops between the highlands and the central plains.

The Rapid Support Forces captured Khor Hassan in March with backing from the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement‑North. Since then the town served as a launchpad for RSF patrols into surrounding districts.

Blue Nile’s gold mines and fertile farmland give the area economic weight beyond its size. Its location also offers a gateway to central Sudan, making it a prized objective for both sides.

On Friday the Sudanese army issued a statement saying it had seized Khor Hassan after days of fighting. The announcement came via state media and was echoed by local witnesses.

The army said it inflicted heavy losses on RSF fighters and destroyed or captured vehicles, artillery and ammunition. It also claimed to have seized ammunition depots and communication equipment.

Independent monitors estimate that since the war began in April 2023, more than 150,000 people have been killed and over 12 million have fled their homes. These figures make the Sudan conflict one of the deadliest crises of the decade.

Losing Khor Hassan undermines the RSF’s ability to move fuel and ammunition across the Ethiopian border. The town sits on a key road that links RSF bases in the east to supply lines from abroad.

The army may now push toward Kurmuk, aiming to cut off the RSF’s remaining supply lines in the region. Success there would isolate RSF units still operating in Blue Nile.

Analysts will watch for any RSF counteroffensive, peace‑talk developments, and the effect on aid convoys delivering food and medicine to displaced civilians. A shift in control could also influence regional talks involving Ethiopia and the UAE.