Militants are attacking the Malian army and the "African Corps" forces, advancing towards the capital Bamako, having taken control of the city of Kidal and striking military bases, marking the largest offensive since 2012.

Militants are attacking the Malian army and the "African Corps" forces, advancing towards the capital Bamako, having taken control of the city of Kidal and striking military bases, marking the largest offensive since 2012.

@mash 26 Apr 2026, 12:49

Separatists and Islamists attacked the Malian army, leading to the capture of the city of Kidal and the retreat of the Russian African Corps, resulting in the death of Mali's defense minister.

@ostorozhno_novosti 26 Apr 2026, 11:38

In Mali, rebels shot down a helicopter of the 'African Corps' of the Russian Ministry of Defense, resulting in the death of the crew, with no official confirmation from Russian authorities.

@meduzalive 26 Apr 2026, 10:47