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| Mali: Situation report as of 07/10, the day after the clashes between the FLA/JNIM coalition and the Africa Corps/FAMa convoy | ||
| 2026-07-11 | ||
Translated Text: MALI 🇲🇱 | 💥 Situation report as of 07/10, the day after the clashes between the FLA/JNIM coalition and the Africa Corps/FAMa convoy The fighting began yesterday around 09:00, near Tabankort, 45 km south of Anéfis, and lasted until nightfall. Several periods of lull occurred due to sandstorms and heavy rains in the late afternoon.
Despite all these violent clashes and the numerous losses on both sides, the remainder of the convoy arrived in Anéfis early this morning. ⚠️ Key development: the pro-government militias GATIA and MSA took part in the fighting against the FLA, alongside the FAMa, and reportedly gained the upper hand over the Tuareg separatists during a battle near Anéfis. REPORTED LOSSES: - Intaryague Azarin, personal bodyguard of Bilal Ag Shérif (one of the FLA leaders), is said to have been killed. A photo of his body is circulating on social media. - Iyad Ag Ghali, leader of JNIM, was reported as wounded, according to his opponents.
- The deputy head of the Africa Corps detachment is also said to have been killed, according to his opponents. No figures are verifiable, but the human toll is heavy on both sides. On the equipment front, numerous vehicles from the convoy were destroyed. The same applies to the FLA/JNIM opponents. OFFICIAL COMMUNICATIONS: Africa Corps announced on its networks that it had destroyed, in 1 hour of fighting, 50 pickups and 300 terrorists. JNIM remains silent on its participation in the fighting around Anéfis. For the coordinated assaults of April 25, the terrorist organization waited several weeks before officially releasing images of the damage inflicted on its communication channel. The FLA, which has spoken out officially on several occasions since last Saturday, has not yet issued a statement regarding yesterday. Even though numerous Tuareg reporters have published images regarding the material and human losses of the opposing camp. The Malian Armed Forces have not yet communicated officially on the 07/09 fighting, but claimed, for the previous day, the destruction of 10 vehicles and the neutralization of about a hundred terrorists. Russian Afrika Corps relief column surrounded by FLA
Translated Text: Having set out from Gao three days ago to rescue the #Wagner elements stranded in the Anefif camp, the reinforcements arrived at their destination last night. But the price to pay was very heavy. This massive convoy of more than 60 vehicles (including 45 from Wagner) went through a true hell. Despite being escorted by a Su-24, two Russian Orlan-10 drones, and three Bayraktar drones, it was attacked by the FLA (Azawad Liberation Front): kamikaze drone strikes and intense heavy weapons combat. The provisional toll reports: • Several armored vehicles and pick-ups destroyed. • One helicopter shot down. • Numerous sent to Valhalla and wounded in Wagner's ranks, the fake colonel Attaher Maiga sent to Valhalla Although the convoy reached Anefif, the town remains completely surrounded by the FLA. The coming days will be decisive for the rest of the fighting. More The nature of the conflict in Mali is undoubtedly changing, and we may well be in a "new phase" of the war
Text: The nature of the conflict in Mali is undoubtedly changing, and we may well be in a "new phase" of the war. Some thoughts⬇️ 1. JNIM(-FLA) is demonstrating growing capability and capacity to project simultaneous, coordinated pressure across Mali. The July 4 attacks prove April 25 was not entirely a one-off or "once-a-year" type offensive; these kinds of nationwide attacks could become the new normal. 2. The battle for Anéfis could signal that JNIM-FLA is more willing to get stuck into more conventional, prolonged battles. Fighting around Anéfis has been going on for nearly a week now, with both sides comitting a substantial number of drones, soldiers, and vehicles to the battle. It's one of the most prolonged and intense battles since the Mali conflict firmly shifted to an insurgency around 2014. 3. All that said, Malian and Russian forces are demonstrating much more resiliency this time around than they did after April 25. Security forces allegedly got tipped off on some of the attacks, and they have doubled down on Anéfis, sacrificing a substantial number of forces and materiel to hold onto/reinforce the town rather than withdraw. Lends support to the idea that April 25 will be as easy as it gets for FLA-JNIM, as security forces have increasingly consolidated their positions and will be less easily surprised. Even more. Chinese made MRAPS While the battle of Anefis was raging, Mali received another shipment of equipment.
Text: 🇲🇱While the battle of Anefis was raging, Mali received another shipment of equipment. Deliveries included at least 30 VN2C, 18 VN22B, and numerous logistics vehicles. They won the battle of Anefis and are still rearming. Those wishing for Mali's collapse will be waiting a long time. Tuaregs in Mali once again attacked the Russian 'African Corps'
Text: Tuaregs in Mali once again attacked the Russian “African Corps” The column heading to Anefis included more than 200 fighters from the Russian “African Corps” and over 100 Malian army servicemen. The convoy, consisting of dozens of vehicles, was accompanied by aviation. Anefis is considered a key point for maintaining control over the city of Kidal — the main stronghold of Tuareg forces in northern Mali. This is the second attack on a convoy with Russian and Malian forces in the past week. The first convoy, which departed from Gao, was ambushed on July 5. Video: Footage of the current battles for Anefis Related: Anefif: 2026-07-08 Update on the Anéfis, northern Mali, situation as of July 7: Russian and Malian troops holding out for fourth day vs constant JNIM/FLA shelling and drones Anefif: 2026-05-05 Azawad (FLA) + JNIM control almost all of northern plain of Mali. Africa Corps withdrew from Aguelhok Anefif: 2026-04-28 Boris Rozhin: Aftermath of fighting in Mali. April 26, 2026 Related: Tabankort: 2026-07-10 Mali:Russian African Corps abandoned some of its armored vehicles amid fierce strikes by the Azawad Liberation Front Tabankort: 2023-10-07 Mali: Army claims to be close to Kidal, rebel stronghold Tabankort: 2019-11-20 Clashes between the Malian army and #Takfiriterrorists have claimed the lives of 24 soldiers and 17 fighters Related: Iyad Ag Ghali 06/05/2026 Malian government adds 6 high-ranking figures to its wanted list Iyad Ag Ghali 05/02/2026 Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso launched joint airstrikes against militants Iyad Ag Ghali 11/20/2025 Could Mali Become the First African State to Fall Under al-Qaida's Grip? What's Happening There? - Al-Estiklal Newspaper | ||
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