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Mali: Airstrikes were reported in Tinzaouatène, near the border with Algeria
2026-10-06


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MALI 🇲🇱 | This morning of October 5, airstrikes were reported in Tinzaouatène, near the border with #Algeria (📽️ below)

Military drones and fighter jets are said to have been deployed in the north of the country to carry out these strikes.
No assessment is yet available

💥 Other airstrikes, conducted the previous day in the northeast of Anéfis as well as in Kidal, were announced this October 5 by the General Staff of the Malian Armed Forces.

ℹ️In parallel, a convoy combining elements of the FAMa, Africa Corps, and GATIA was reported moving north, stopped in Anéfis, while it might be heading toward Kidal, according to some sources. Its destination and objective remain to be confirmed.

We are keeping an eye on the situation and will keep you informed.


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