Tuareg forces launch attacks on Russian Africa Corps and junta troops across Mali; clashes near Bamako, Gao, Kidal, Kati; Russian helicopter reported shot down.

Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin claims capture of urban centers in Mali following joint offensive with Azawad Liberation Front. The group issued a statement directly addressing Russia regarding a potential withdrawal from the region.

Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM) announced the capture of urban centers in Mali following an offensive alongside the Azawad Liberation Front (FLA). The group issued a statement directly addressing Russia regarding a potential withdrawal.

Malian Armed Forces report killing 80 militants following an attack on government positions. The military claims full control over the country's territory as operations continue against insurgents linked to al-Qaeda.

The Malian Armed Forces killed 80 militants who attacked government positions, according to army spokesperson Souleymane Dembele. The General Staff stated that authorities maintain full control over the country's territory.

Insurgents launch coordinated, simultaneous attacks across Mali's capital and multiple other cities in a major operation against the military government, the UN reports.

Insurgents launched coordinated, simultaneous attacks across Mali's capital and several other cities, marking a significant operation against the military government, according to the UN.

JNIM claims responsibility for attacks in Mali carried out alongside Tuareg rebels. The militant group asserts a joint operation with the insurgent forces in the region.

JNIM has claimed responsibility for conducting attacks in Mali in coordination with Tuareg rebels, according to reports.