Event Brief
Moscow claims footage shows fighting in Mali
Filed: Apr 30, 2026 at 4:03 AM ET
Summary: Russia’s defence ministry released footage it says shows troops fighting Tuareg rebels in Mali.
WHO: Russia’s defence ministry
WHAT: Released footage purporting to show troops fighting Tuareg rebels
WHEN: Apr 29, 2026 at 11:02 AM ET
WHERE: Mali
WHY: It came after Moscow’s Africa corps paramilitary unit was forced to withdraw from Kidal following attacks by Tuareg rebels and jihadists.
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