The Sultan Towers Recovered… The Army is Approaching Full Control of Bahri

On Wednesday, the Sudanese army, along with allied forces from the joint force and mobilized units, launched a new offensive in the Khartoum Bahri axis, taking control of the Sultan Towers located along the Extension of Al-Enqaz Street, about 7 kilometers from the Signal Corps in Bahri city.

This step came after fierce clashes on Tuesday night between the army and the rebel militia in Bahri, where the army’s artillery targeted several militia positions in the city, destroying 7 military vehicles and killing dozens of rebel fighters.

Through these operations, the army made significant progress, getting closer to linking the Kadero military zone with the Signal Corps camp in Bahri, after seizing the Sultan Towers.

The Sultan Towers are considered one of the most important areas in Bahri. With their capture, the militia has taken the first step towards its eventual defeat in the city. The significance of the Sultan Towers stems from their role as the militia’s control and command center, as well as a sniper coordination hub across Bahri. Losing control of these towers means the militia has lost its command room and the critical link between leadership and soldiers in the Bahri area.

Currently, the army is moving in two main directions within the Bahri axis. The first route is via Al-Mu’ona Street, where the army has reached the central market in the Shambat district and has entered Shambat several times for combing operations. From this street, the army has expanded westward towards the sea and eastward towards Al-Enqaz Street.

In the second axis, via Al-Enqaz Street, the army reached the Sultan Towers as of yesterday, about 7 kilometers from the Signal Corps. From this axis, the army expanded eastward, reaching the Aziba area in a wide combing operation, and also reached the western neighborhoods of Kafouri.

Using both Al-Mu’ona and Al-Enqaz streets, the army now only has the Old Bahri area left, extending from Shambat to Al-Amalak. This area covers about 7 kilometers from north to south and about 12 kilometers from east to west.

The large advance by the army in Khartoum Bahri over the past two weeks has left some observers questioning the real objective. While it is clear that controlling Bahri itself is a goal, securing the city also means ensuring the safety of Omdurman, a major objective. However, many observers believe that there are other intertwined and dual objectives in this massive operation led by the army in Khartoum Bahri, which will likely be revealed soon.

Observers suggest that controlling Bahri would secure Omdurman, isolate East Nile, and tighten the noose on the militia in Khartoum. They emphasize that the end of the Bahri battle essentially marks the end of the battle for Khartoum itself, along with the collapse of militia presence in Greater Khartoum.

Whatever the goal, Sudanese military observers assert that the army is approaching it, both operationally and in terms of readiness, with its accelerating movements in Bahri.

According to sources close to Asda Sudaneya, all branches of the armed forces, from the air force to the infantry, are involved in the Bahri battle with full use of weapons, warplanes, and drones. This indicates that the army has set a timeline for the full liberation of Bahri city and intends to achieve this within a specific timeframe.