Sahel: Africa Corps strikes armed group with 'Lancet' drone – La Nouvelle Tribune

Author: Cédric AmoussouPublished on: October 12, 2026Country: France
Crime & Law
Sahel: Africa Corps strikes armed group with 'Lancet' drone – La Nouvelle Tribune

The Russian African Corps claims to have used a 'Lancet' kamikaze drone to strike a camp in the Sahel, hitting a hut where individuals described as terrorists were present. The exact location and casualties remain undisclosed. Additionally, in Mali, FAMa forces and the Russian African Corps have intensified operations, targeting positions in Kidal, Mopti, and Koutiala, and discovering a base with vehicles and logistical equipment. On October 6, Malian forces entered Kidal following the announced withdrawal of the Azawad Liberation Front (FLA).

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