[Sudan] Battles: Armed clash

Summary

Single-source ACLED detection — awaiting independent verification. On 3 April 2025, Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) conducted airstrikes north of Nyala in South Darfur, with Rapid Support Forces (RSF) reportedly shooting down a SAF fighter jet using air defenses. Casualties remain unknown in this latest escalation of the ongoing conflict.

Supply chain impact

No commodities or chokepoints are directly mapped to this event; second-order effects depend on how the situation escalates and whether fighting spreads to economically significant areas or transport corridors.

Watch points

• Monitor for confirmation from independent sources and casualty reports that could indicate escalation severity
• Track whether air combat operations expand beyond South Darfur into other regions with economic infrastructure
• Watch for any disruption to regional humanitarian corridors or cross-border trade routes