# [7D] Sudan’s RSF Campaign to Encircle al-Obeid, Threatening Government Supply Lines Westward

*Issued Thursday, August 13, 2026 at 7:10 AM UTC — Hamer Intelligence Services Desk*

**Issued**: 2026-08-13T07:10:39.589Z (3h ago)
**Expires**: 2026-08-20T07:10:39.589Z (7d from now)
**Category**: MILITARY | **Confidence**: 60% | **Impact**: HIGH
**Risk Direction**: escalatory
**Affected Regions**: North Kordofan, Sudan, Darfur, Sudan, Khartoum, Sudan, Neighboring Chad and South Sudan
**Affected Assets**: Road logistics corridors in central Sudan, Regional aid operations, Local agricultural supply chains, Informal gold and commodity flows
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**Source**: https://hamerintel.com/forecasts

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## Prediction

In the next seven days, RSF forces are likely to push to encircle al‑Obeid, aiming to sever Sudanese Armed Forces’ ground supply lines between Khartoum and western regions. Control or interdiction of this hub would significantly degrade SAF logistics to Kordofan and Darfur, potentially tipping the balance in multiple fronts. This would also fragment humanitarian corridors and push neighboring states like South Sudan and Chad to brace for further spillover. Confirmation would be RSF checkpoints or fire-control along key approach roads and SAF withdrawals; a contrary scenario would be a successful SAF counteroffensive stabilizing the perimeter.

## Drivers

- RSF renewed assault on al-Obeid
- Expansion of RSF drone and ground attacks on multiple fronts
- Strategic location of al-Obeid on east-west supply routes
- RSF pattern of targeting logistics nodes post-battlefield setbacks