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Russian mercenaries have confirmed their withdrawal from the strategic northern Mali city of Kidal following intense attacks by Tuareg rebels. This retreat marks a significant setback for Mali's junta and its Russian allies, with rebels now controlling the key stronghold.
Fighting has resumed in Kidal, Mali, between Tuareg rebels allied with jihadists and the Russian-backed Malian army.
Jihadist groups and Tuareg rebels claimed responsibility for a series of large-scale, coordinated attacks on Malian army bases across the country, leading to fresh battles and prompting condemnation from the UN.
The strategically important city of Kidal in Mali has reportedly fallen under the control of Tuareg rebels, according to sources close to the governor and local reports.
Fighting has resumed in Kidal, Mali, between Tuareg rebels, who are allied with jihadists, and the Russian-backed Malian army. The Tuareg rebels also announced the withdrawal of Russian Afrika Korps troops from the area.
Militant groups, including JNIM and Tuareg rebels, launched a series of coordinated attacks involving explosions and gunfire across Mali, targeting the capital Bamako and other cities. The Malian army confirmed clashes, drawing international condemnation and expressions of solidarity.
Mali's Defense Minister, Sadio Camara, was killed during a series of coordinated attacks by Islamist insurgents, including a car bomb targeting his residence. The attacks also saw rebels seize several towns and military bases, marking a significant escalation in the conflict.
Tuareg rebels in Kidal, Mali, have announced the withdrawal of Russian Afrika Korps troops from the region.