Dozens of Malian soldiers and allied Russian mercenaries have been killed in a major ambush in northern Mali, near the border with Algeria. The attack, claimed by the al-Qaeda-linked militant group Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM), occurred following days of heavy fighting in the desert region. This incident represents one of the most significant combat losses for the Malian armed forces and their foreign security partners since the country’s military leadership pivoted towards Russia for security support.
- Militants linked to al-Qaeda claimed responsibility for a complex ambush targeting Malian government forces in the northern desert.
- The heavy fighting took place near the Algerian border town of Tinzaouaten, a region known for rebel activity.
- Reports indicate substantial casualties among both Malian national troops and Russian mercenaries operating in the area.
- The clash highlights the persistent security challenges facing Mali’s transitional government despite its partnership with Russian defense contractors.
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That didn't happen when the French were still there. Side with Russia and lose.
These terrorists are financed by France
Jihadis work for CIA
French still present in Mali.
Russia is useless
That happens if you alli with russia, you dont get any help
Western media side with terrorists, this attack by terrorists is a minor setback, the Malian military will win in the end.
I can't say allah akbar ironically? 😂
We all know what will happen 72 hrs later..
why does DW ever only "report news" when the terrorists succeed in killing Malians—-never the other way round….
Does DW support terrorists…???
Good. The military junta in Mali did not want assistance from French troops. So France granted them their wish and left.
Well, they kicked out France and invited Russia…what else would you expect?
Guess all kinds of militant groups are now freshly inspired by the situation in Iran. Thanks for nothing murica
well well well
Pure incompetence. How do you have a convoy of 1000's of soldiers ambushed in flat terrain. That means there was no proper planning, intelligence, or reconnaissance.
The Tuareg uprising and creation of Azawad should have been recognized back in 2012.
Only then would it be easier to defeat the Islamists.
FLA is only working for Azawad independence.
Oh West Africa 🌍 why God help us
Russian mercenaries were hired by Mali to stop this sort of thing. I guess they were ineffective.
America, France and the EU arming terrorist in West Africa. Absolutely.
This is why France should return to Mali
Where is Putin?
Rich Arabic countries are funding them.
al-Qaeda is an Israel-CIA-owned terrorist organisation.
Imagine kicking out a competent French military from your country when you have these bums to defend you…
I'm sure they will blame France somehow
What do you win as media by showing this?
It is a fact video
Where did you get your numbers from?
France is helping the terrorists
this is what happens when china decides to take over the country, first they encourage a coup to kick out the French, replace with russians and now beijing backs the jihadists to overthrow the junta and breakup the country into ungovernable warlord strongholds where anything goes. this is the sahel blood corridor plan of china.
WOAH…..that is not good!!! 🤷🏾♂️there's no way. Wth is helping Al-quieda to fight like this in Mali!!
They still blame France when all the junta wanted to do was take money for themselves they cannot protect there people
Officially 50 eliminated
The second largest military power in the world supports the Malian army, we can trust them !