The Sudanese army and allied and supporting forces repelled a wide dual attack by the Rapid Support Forces and its ally the Popular Movement-North, led by Abdelaziz al-Hilu. The attack targeted the Umm Duhailib military area in the eastern mountains of South Kordofan. At the same time, the army foiled an attempt to storm Umm Darfa city on the Blue Nile axis. Military sources confirmed the involvement of Battalion 255 of Brigade 39.