Mali: 3 soldiers, 4 Russian Africa Corps members killed in central Mali ambush

An ambush in central Mali killed at least three Malian soldiers and four Russian Africa Corps personnel, per security and local sources cited by AFP. The attack targets a convoy composed largely of Russian Africa Corps members, indicating ongoing insurgent pressure on Malian and Russian forces. This continues a pattern of asymmetric attacks in the region, with the involvement of Russian forces underscoring Moscow's deepening military footprint in the Sahel.