MALI WAR ESCALATES: Russian Forces Repel Islamist Attack, JNIM Fighter Captured; France Exposed!

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Malian Armed Forces, backed by Russia’s African Corps, have repelled an attack by Islamist militants in the northern town of Gourma-Rharous, forcing fighters into retreat and leaving behind key symbols, including a black flag. The development comes amid growing claims by Moscow of battlefield gains following recent airstrikes targeting militant convoys. A captured fighter from the Al-Qaeda-linked JNIM group has also surfaced in Russian accounts, alleging his unit collapsed and that Russian troops spared his life despite fears of torture. Meanwhile, Russia has accused French media of accessing rebel-held territory in Tessalit via unofficial routes, highlighting a parallel information war. The conflict in Mali is increasingly being framed as part of a broader geopolitical contest involving Russia, Western actors, and regional insurgent groups.

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