New footage indicates that paramilitary forces associated with Russia conducted airstrikes in Mali during the past weekend. These aerial bombardments reportedly occurred amidst an advance by rebel groups across the region. The operations by the Russian-aligned units coincide with the withdrawal of the Africa Corps from a significant military base in northern Mali. The deployment of air power by these forces is seen by some analysts as a strategic response to the shifting ground situation, potentially aimed at disrupting rebel momentum or managing the security implications following the departure from the key northern outpost.
Russian paramilitary carried out air strikes in Mali as rebels advanced, footage shows
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