According to the source, the downed drones include Chinese-made CH-95 and FH-95 models, as well as drones of other foreign origin belonging to Ethiopia and the UAE, launched from Ethiopia in violation of Sudanese airspace.
The Sudanese source alleged that the RSF obtained the Chinese-made drones through the UAE. He said they were launched from the air base in the Sudanese city of Nyala, from Umm Jaras base in Chad and from Kufra base in Libya, with Ukrainian crews involved in operating them.
The source also claimed that the other foreign drones were launched from Bahir Dar and Asosa bases on Ethiopian territory. He said Ethiopia was acting as an aerial intermediary and that Ethiopian experts were taking part in the operations.
The army's air defence is getting stronger
The statement shows that the Sudanese army has strengthened its air defence capabilities against RSF drone attacks. In recent months, the RSF has turned to long-range drones to make up for its losses on the ground, targeting power stations, oil facilities and infrastructure. More than 27 drones downed shows that this strategy is paying a heavy price against the army's air defences.
Each strategic drone costs millions of dollars. By shooting them down, the army is not only stopping the attacks but also putting financial pressure on the RSF and its foreign backers.
The statement also makes clear that Sudan's war is no longer an internal conflict. According to the source's claims, drone attacks on Sudan rely on Emirati money, Chinese weapons, Ukrainian operators and bases in Chad, Libya and Ethiopia. Despite all this foreign support, the Sudanese army continues to defend its airspace.