### [2026-11-7](/feed/2026/11/7/index.md)

##### Sudanese civil war
# Sudan's armed forces (SAF) says that they have recaptured the West Kordofan town of Iyal Bakhit. Additionally, the SAF also says that they have downed a Rapid Support Forces drone. 




### Sources:

1. [Sudan Tribune](https://sudantribune.com/article/320981)

### Changes:

1. Sudan's armed forces says that they have recaptured the West Kordofan town of Iyal Bakhit. Additionally, the SAF also says that they have downed a Rapid Support Forces drone.  _2026-11-08 02:22:14 (First version)_
1. Sudan's armed forces (SAF) says that they have recaptured the West Kordofan town of Iyal Bakhit. Additionally, the SAF also says that they have downed a Rapid Support Forces drone.  _(Current version)_

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