Russian paramilitary carried out air strikes in Mali as rebels advanced, footage shows

Paramilitary forces linked to Russia conducted airstrikes in Mali over the past weekend. These strikes occurred as rebel groups were making advances on the ground. The timing of the attacks coincided with the withdrawal of the Africa Corps, a Russian paramilitary unit, from a significant base located in northern Mali. The specific targets and outcomes of these airstrikes have not been detailed, but the involvement of Russian-aligned forces in active combat operations alongside advancing rebels raises concerns.

The involvement of Russian paramilitary forces in airstrikes during a period of rebel advancement highlights the escalating and complex nature of the conflict in Mali and potentially broader regional instability.