The path to the Jelly Refinery lies between tactical and strategic?! – The face of truth – ✍️ Ibrahim Shaqlawi
Information received from reliable military sources indicates that the Sudanese Armed Forces continue their qualitative operations aimed at returning the Al-Jili refinery north of Khartoum Bahri city to the control of the Rapid Support Militia. The refinery, considered a strategic target due to its economic and military importance, is now within range of the army after having managed to surround it and cut all the supply lines of the militias entrenched inside. In this article we try to explain the tactical and strategic dimensions of the entire region, including the refinery.
Since the start of the war, the Rapid Support militia has aimed to control vital strategic sites, such as the Qari industrial zone, which includes the largest thermal power plant and a camp of the former National Intelligence Service Operations Authority. This camp, which formed a security ring around the capital, became after its dismantling a starting point for militia operations. The militia also took control of the Al-Jili refinery, located in the geographical area of the location, and which is a vital facility that controls the fuel supply to the capital. The Al-Jili refinery is one of the most important economic establishments in Sudan. Control of these sites allowed the militia to secure its fuel supplies in addition to military supplies, taking advantage of the fortified warehouses and the control and communication system to ensure the continuation of its movements in the locality of Bahri until the Nile State.
Artillery and drone attacks on the site in recent days have managed to hit the militia's command and control center and neutralize many of its members with precise sniping, leading to to reduce its ability to maneuver or launch counterattacks. The armed forces managed to impose a tight security cordon around the refinery, which paralyzed the operations of the rapid support militia inside and outside. This tactical approach tightened the noose around the militiamen, making their attempts at resistance futile. It was preceded by the destruction of any supplies entering or leaving the refinery, in addition to dealing with any attempts at intimidation from forces outside the circle of the circle. besieged area.
The army's strategy was to cut off the militia's supplies, including food and ammunition, and replace its fighters. These deliberate movements of the armed forces near the refinery, as well as control of surrounding areas such as Al-Bakash and Jabal Jari, made the refinery an isolated strategic point, paving the way for its liberation without major losses. According to military sources, the armed forces managed to impose a tight siege on the refinery, cutting off all the supply lines that fed it. Since the start of operations, what is called the isolation of vital targets and the dismantling of the defensive cordon. Then carry out attrition attacks from multiple axes, as happened in the battles of Al-Jazeera, Darfur and Sinnar. This temporary tactic helped turn the defenses surrounding the refinery into penetrable weak points.
It was supported by unmanned aerial vehicles and heavy artillery, in addition to high coordination on the ground, creating a state of chaos within the militia, which became unable to cope with this continuous pressure. Therefore, expectations indicate that the restoration of the refinery is only a matter of time. Current Army tactics are aimed at depleting remaining militia capabilities while minimizing risk to civilians and installations. The expected liberation of the refinery will represent a devastating blow to the rapid support militia, as it will deprive it of an important strategic location and strengthen the army's control over the north of the capital.
The Jili refinery is a symbol of economic sovereignty, and its resumption represents a double achievement, both militarily and economically. Controlling it will give the military additional momentum to liberate the rest of the vital areas and restore Sudan's ability to secure one of its most important oil installations. The restoration of the Jili refinery would constitute a major turning point during the war, not only because of the economic importance of the facility, but also because of the strategic implications it carries. Controlling it means securing the north and surroundings of Khartoum, and depriving the rebels of a vital location that provided them with logistical and tactical support. His release will also represent a tremendous morale boost for the Sudanese army and for the people who impatiently await the end of this shameful and destructive war.
According to these accounts, the success of the Sudanese army in regaining control of the Al-Jili refinery has profound political and military dimensions. On a military level, this demonstrates the ability of the Sudanese army to manage complex battles against irregular militias. On the political level, this achievement strengthens the position of the State in the restoration of its sovereignty over its lands and demonstrates its capacity to face the dismantling project and all regional and international interventions.
With the siege tight and the militia's capacity exhausted, data indicates that the liberation of the refinery is imminent. The Sudanese Armed Forces demonstrate high professionalism in managing the battle, avoiding direct clashes as much as possible to reduce casualties, while focusing on tactical pressure and striking the enemy's vital points, scattered between the absence of its commanders on the ground and the absence of the aim of the war.
As a result, the path to the Al-Jili refinery became clear according to the aforementioned tactical and strategic calculations. This is a model for transforming battles from simple field clashes into decisive positions. The liberation of the refinery will represent a double victory for Sudan, restoring control of its vital facilities and significantly eliminating the rapid support militia. In light of these developments, the armed forces are close to achieving their ultimate goal: liberating the entire Sudanese territory and restoring its security and stability. As a result, according to what we see in reality, victory is on the horizon and the armed forces continue to advance steadily to achieve their goal of establishing security, achieving peace and protecting national sovereignty .
May you always be well.
Monday January 13, 2025 AD. (email protected)
