Sudan's Escalating Conflict: Army's Biggest Operation in 17-Month War

Sudan's army launched a major offensive involving artillery and airstrikes to regain control of the capital, as announced before General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan addresses the UN General Assembly. Heavy clashes were reported in Khartoum, Omdurman, and Bahri, intensifying the 17-month conflict and exacerbating the humanitarian crisis.

In a defining moment of the 17-month conflict, Sudan's army initiated its largest operation yet to reclaim control of the capital, deploying extensive artillery and airstrikes. This strategic offensive was timed with an impending address by General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan at the United Nations General Assembly.

Eyewitnesses described intense bombardments as army forces endeavored to cross Nile bridges linking Khartoum, Omdurman, and Bahri. Although some territory in Omdurman was regained earlier this year, the army primarily depends on heavy firepower, failing to outmaneuver RSF's entrenched ground troops in other areas of the capital.

The ongoing conflict, marked by RSF's advancements and a devastating humanitarian crisis, has displaced over 10 million people. Diplomatic negotiations, including recent attempts in Switzerland, remain at a standstill, with the military abstaining from talks.

(With inputs from agencies.)