Russian paramilitary carried out airstrikes in Mali as rebels advanced

Author: bbc.comPublished on: April 29, 2026Country: Mali

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Russian paramilitary carried out airstrikes in Mali as rebels advanced

Russian paramilitary forces conducted airstrikes against rebel forces near Bamako following a surprise offensive that resulted in the death of Defence Minister Sadio Camara. Russian forces claimed that up to 12,000 fighters participated in the offensive, while videos showed airstrikes targeting rebel convoys. This escalation marks a significant intensification of the conflict between the military government and rebels in Mali.

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