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In the Republic of Mali (Africa), there was a clash between Tuareg rebels and soldiers, as well as mercenaries of the Russian private military company (PMC) “Wagner”, as a result of which dozens of servicemen were killed or wounded. This was reported by Time Ukraine Israel with reference to the Reuters agency.
Its fighters seized armored vehicles, trucks and tanks during fighting in the border town of Tinzahuaten on Thursday and Friday, according to a statement by the rebel group, the Permanent Strategic Framework for Peace, Security and Development (CSP-PSD). Mali’s army has confirmed losses in the form of two dead and ten wounded soldiers. About 20 rebels were eliminated during the fighting.
In addition, a helicopter of the Malian army crashed in the area of the city of Kidal on Friday, but there were no casualties.
A video of the battle site has appeared on the Internet, which can be viewed at the link provided. Attention: the video contains material for persons over 21 years of age.
The Tuareg, an ethnic group that inhabits the Sahara region, including parts of northern Mali, have long felt marginalized by the country’s government. In 2012, an uprising against the government began, but it was later intercepted by Islamist groups. In 2015, the rebels signed a peace agreement with the government, but at the end of 2022, the CSP-PSD withdrew from the negotiation process.
The activity of PMC “Wagner” is also widely covered in the mass media. According to sources, during the fighting for Bakhmut in the Donetsk region, the PMK lost at least 19,500 fighters, most of whom were prisoners. In May, during the offensive of the Russian army on Vovchansk, Kharkiv region, among the attackers were also fighters of the African Corps, including former members of the “Wagner” PMC.
