Mali deploys Shahed-136-type drones for first time in conflict

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Mali deploys Shahed-136-type drones for first time in conflict

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Malian forces along with Russian-backed auxiliaries deployed Shahed-136-type drones for the first time in the northern conflict zones in early July. Verified incidents indicate utilization of these long-range strike drones, marking an escalation in military capabilities. This development signals a new phase in the ongoing conflict dynamics in Mali.

Malian forces and their Russian auxiliaries deployed the drones in the country’s north in early July. Two incidents verified by Jeune Afrique and Bellingcat reveal the use of this new long-range strike capability.

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