Sudan's RSF says it downed Iranian-made drone

Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) group says it has shot down an Iranian-made drone allegedly belonging to the Sudanese army as fighting rages between the two forces in the capital Khartoum and other areas.

The group said on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday that it "secured a notable triumph this morning, successfully intercepting and downing an unmanned aerial vehicle operated by the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and its extremist backers from the former regime".

"The aircraft, identified as an Iranian Mohajer-6, represents the third such drone recently neutralised thanks to the valorous efforts of our courageous soldiers. Despite this success, we continue to face challenges," it added.

The army is yet to comment on the incident.

Local media outlets have reported increased drone strikes by the army against RSF positions in Khartoum and the adjacent cities of Omdurman and Bahri.

The army has stepped up airstrikes against the RSF in recent weeks as fighting continues in the country for the ninth month.