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UAV event in South Kordofan, Habila area, Sudan on Tue 27th January 2026

27th January 2026

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On 27 January 2026, clashes between SFA (coded as RSF and SPLM-N-Abdelaziz) and SAF, backed by Darfur Joint Forces/JSAMF, continued in Habila (Habila, South Kordofan), with SAF fighter drones. SAF killed tens of SFA; coded as 10, including the RSF group 112 commander, destroyed 30 military vehicles, and captured 12 - 15 military vehicles. 3 groups of SFA surrendered to SAF. At least 1 SAF was killed. Total fatalities coded as 11 (10 SFA + 1 SAF).

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South Kordofan ( Habila area )

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