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The Sudanese army announced on Monday that it shot down a drone it described as "hostile," a Chinese-made "FH-95" model, in West Kordofan state in western Sudan, amid ongoing clashes with the Rapid Support Forces in the Kordofan region.
The army said in a brief statement: "Our air defenses succeeded this evening in shooting down a hostile FH-95 drone south of the Wad Banda area in West Kordofan state."
The army did not identify the party to which the drone belonged, nor did it provide further details about the mission it was carrying out before being shot down.
The "FH-95" is a Chinese-made drone designed for reconnaissance, surveillance, and electronic warfare missions, known for its ability to fly for over 12 hours.
The Sudanese army's announcement comes amid ongoing clashes in the three states of Kordofan region—North, West, and South—between the army and the Rapid Support Forces since October 25.
Sudanese authorities, human rights organizations, and rights bodies have accused the Rapid Support Forces of targeting civilian infrastructure during the war.
The Rapid Support Forces typically do not comment on these accusations, stating they are working to "protect civilians."
Since April 2023, the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces have been engaged in a war sparked by disputes over unifying the military institution.
The war has killed tens of thousands and displaced around 13 million people, according to international and UN estimates.
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