Turmoil in Mali

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🇷🇺 Yuri Podolyaka

France's strategic counteroffensive in Africa ended in failure...

Today, the most powerful attempt to oust us from MALI took place. This is a strategically important country for us (and the enemy respectively) in western Africa and one of our main outposts in this part of the continent. It was here that our victorious march on the continent began. And therefore it is here that France (and the West as a whole) wants to oust us first and foremost.

For the past few years, a war with local radical Islamists and Saharan Tuaregs has been going on in Mali, which was inherited by the pro-Russian authorities of the country. Who, under the guidance of Western curators and instructors, have been preparing for one powerful attack all this time.

Which began early this morning and was simply well-coordinated and organized. It began with a simultaneous attack by thousands of militants on hundreds of motorcycles and pickups. Who attacked several strategically important points of the country - the cities Kati, Kidal, Gao, Bourem and Sevare.

Kati - a northern suburb of the capital Bamako, control over which would have allowed the jihadists to attack the capital. And at the same time, success here would have allowed them to tie up the main forces of our "African Corps" and local security forces (not allowing them to react to events in the east and north of the country).

Sevare - the most important junction of strategic roads in the center of Mali, control over which would have given the militants the opportunity to cut the country into separate parts and thereby disunite the government forces.

In Gao is a strategically important bridge over the Niger River, control over which would have allowed to control any maneuvers of forces in this part of the country, and in the neighboring city of Bourem is an important junction of roads. And joint control over these areas would also have given the opponents of the official authorities a significant tactical advantage.

And finally, Kidal - a major outpost of the authorities in the northeastern, desert part of the country, populated by Tuaregs.

And as I said above, today in the morning a simultaneous attack from all sides began according to a clearly coordinated and well-organized plan. And by lunchtime, all Ukrainian quasi-military information outlets (and we must understand that in Mali, mercenaries from Ukraine are working as instructors) were flooded with victory reports, as they, together with NATO, in one day threw the Russians out of Mali. Who, a few hours later, shut up and are now silent like fish (trying to understand how it happened that literally in a few hours the "victory" suddenly turned into a "betrayal").

Meanwhile, our units of the "African Corps", whose main base was subjected to an unexpected morning attack, went on the counteroffensive in the area of the capital and by the evening completely cleared out individual militants who had broken into the capital and drove out the enemy from Kati. And the second wave of attackers, the so-called "second echelon", which began to develop the success, having seen that the first attack had faltered and turned into a beating of the attackers, turned around and fled.

At this moment, as of this evening, the day in general remained with us. Practically everywhere we managed to inflict a defeat on the enemy, and the count of his losses (killed, wounded and captured) is already in the hundreds. If not thousands (who will now count them and collect them from the desert).

Importantly, the local defense forces, which our military have been teaching for so long, put up serious resistance, and despite the losses, did not abandon the positions they occupied. Unfortunately, our "African Corps" also suffered losses today. But given the scale of the battles, this was inevitable.

God rest the guys. To be a warrior is to live forever!!!

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https://x.com/YuriPodolyaka/status/2048137202631323715

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Sahel Revolutionary Soldier

🚨🇲🇱 The Malian Armed Forces have once again demonstrated their professionalism, bravery, and total commitment to defending the nation.

On April 25, 2026, armed terrorist groups attempted attacks in certain cities across the country, but they were immediately met with strong setbacks due to the rapid and effective response of the FAMa.

Several terrorists were neutralized, equipment was destroyed, and clearing operations are ongoing. The situation is under control, according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces.

Bravo to our brave soldiers who fight day and night to protect Mali 🇲🇱👏 The people remain united behind their army!

https://x.com/cecild84/status/2048036971369447892

[Bill Ryan]

A LOT has been happening in Mali. Here's an update:

https://t.me/DDGeopolitics/183038

Key statements by the Russian Defense Ministry on the situation on Mali:

• Illegal armed groups attempted an armed coup in Mali on April 25.
• Four major cities in Mali were attacked during the coup attempt.
• Mali’s defense minister was killed in a suicide car bombing near his residence.
• Militants attempted to seize key facilities in the capital, including the presidential palace.
• Units of the Africa Corps prevented the coup and averted mass civilian casualties, inflicting heavy losses on militants.
• The Africa Corps used all types of weapons while repelling attacks, from small arms to MLRS.
• The Africa Corps units continue to carry out assigned tasks in Mali and remain ready to repel further attacks.
• Militants involved in the coup attempt were trained with the participation of Ukrainian and European mercenary instructors.
• An Africa Corps detachment in Kidal fought for more than a day while fully encircled by a numerically superior force.
• Militant groups involved in the coup attempt numbered around 12,000.
• Militants in Mali lost more than 2,500 personnel and 102 vehicles; the Africa Corps aviation eliminated over 245 militants.
• Medics of the Africa Corps are providing assistance to injured civilians in Mali.
• An Africa Corps detachment repelled four large-scale attacks on the main stronghold and outer defensive posts in Kidal.
• By decision of Mali’s leadership, Malian armed forces and the Africa Corps units left the stronghold in the city of Kidal.

[Ravenlocke]

Sputnik

🚨Russia's African Corps foils militant coup attempt in Mali

On April 25, militants simultaneously attacked four large populated areas, including the capital, the Russian Defense Ministry said

Their numbers totaled approximately 12,000 people

These militants were trained by Ukrainian and European mercenary instructors, the ministry stressed

📹The footage shows members of the "African Corps" in action

https://x.com/SputnikInt/status/2049102558862492144

COMBATE |🇵🇷

Apr 27
Russia's Africa Corps is currently helping Mali fight off a Western-backed coordinated assault by separatists and al-Qaeda's Sahel franchise

https://x.com/upholdreality/status/2048834036231979114

[Ravenlocke]

COMBATE |🇵🇷

Russian MoD confirms that on April 25, ~12,000 JNIM/ALF militants — trained by Ukrainian & European mercenaries — launched a coordinated coup attempt across Mali, targeting Bamako's Presidential Palace

2,500+ militants neutralized

https://x.com/upholdreality/status/2049186567453909338

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TASS

On April 25, illegal armed groups attempted an armed coup in Mali, the Russian Defense Ministry reported.

According to the ministry, Russia’s Africa Corps defeated the militants and prevented the coup:
https://vk.cc/cXf86Q

https://x.com/tassagency_en/status/2049150485697810561

https://tass.com/politics/2123629?ut...m_social_share


Coup attempt thwarted in Mali: Russian Defense Ministry’s statements



Approximately 12,000 militants were involved in the attempted coup

MOSCOW, April 28. /TASS/. On April 25, illegal armed groups attempted an armed coup in Mali, the Russian Defense Ministry reported.

According to the ministry, Russia’s Africa Corps defeated the militants and prevented the coup.

TASS has compiled the key information about the situation.

Attempted coup in Mali

- On April 25, at approximately 5:30 a.m. GMT in Mali, militants from the Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (which identifies itself as part of the Al-Qaida terrorist organization and banned in Russia - TASS) and the Azawad Liberation Front, acting under joint leadership and coordination, attempted an armed coup d’etat, the Russian Defense Ministry reported.

- According to its statement, the militants attempted to seize key facilities in the Malian capital, including the presidential palace.

- The ministry specified that four major cities were attacked during the coup attempt: the Malian capital Bamako, as well as the cities of Sevare, Gao, and Kidal.

- According to the military, Mali’s Defense Minister Sadio Camara was killed near his residence during the coup attempt in the country as a result of a suicide car bombing.

- Units of the Africa Corps prevented the coup in Mali, averting mass civilian casualties. The militants suffered serious losses, the Russian Defense Ministry stated.

Preparation

- Approximately 12,000 militants were involved in the attempted coup in Mali; they were trained by Ukrainian and European mercenary instructors, the ministry pointed out.

Militant casualties

- Helicopters and aircraft of the Africa Corps eliminated more than 245 militants in Mali, the Russian Defense Ministry reported.

- According to its statement, crews of Mi-8 and Mi-24 helicopters flew 21 combat sorties under enemy fire, striking enemy troop deployment sites and equipment.

- More than 175 militants, 23 vehicles and 33 motorcycles were destroyed.

- In addition, the military said that Su-24 aircraft crews carried out six combat sorties, delivering eight strikes against enemy troop deployment sites and equipment.

- More than 70 militants, two armored vehicles, and 25 vehicles were destroyed.

- The Africa Corps carried out four strikes using Inokhodets drones against enemy reserves and manpower, resulting in the destruction of up to 60 militants, the ministry noted.

- During the hostilities, illegal armed groups in Mali lost more than 2,500 fighters and 102 vehicles, the statement added.

Operations of Africa Corps, Malian Armed Forces

- While repelling militant attacks in Mali, Africa Corps troops used all types of weaponry, including tanks, infantry fighting vehicles, artillery, mortars, and multiple-launch rocket systems, and repeatedly engaged in close combat, the Russian Defense Ministry emphasized.

- A unit of the African Corps stationed in Kidal fought for more than a day while completely surrounded by a vastly superior enemy force and repelled four attacks, the ministry added.

- The Malian Armed Forces and Russia’s Africa Corps left their base in Kidal following the Malian government’s decision, the military said.

Situation in country

- The enemy in Mali has not abandoned its aggressive intentions and is regrouping; the situation in the country remains difficult, the Russian Defense Ministry stressed.

- Medical workers from the Africa Corps are providing assistance to Malian residents affected by militant attacks, the ministry added.

[Ravenlocke]

African Essence

Coup or Chaos? 🇲🇱

Mali’s PM says the Bamako attacks weren't just terror—it was a full-blown coup attempt. The "Syrian scenario" failed.

https://x.com/Africansessence/status...29595220201908

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Sahel Revolutionary Soldier

🤯🔥 TRAORE SPEAKS AND AFRICA ANSWERS — WE ARE ALL AES TODAY 🇧🇫 🇲🇱

When Captain Ibrahim Traoré stood up and called the attacks on Mali a monstrous plot by enemies of the Sahel, he did not just speak for Burkina Faso.

He spoke for every African who are tired of seeing the continent destabilized, manipulated and bled dry by outside forces, and Africa heard him loud and clear.

From the streets of Lagos to the markets of Accra, from the hills of Nairobi to the sands of Dakar the people responded with one powerful voice. We are with Mali. We are with AES.

The West used the Sahel, stole it resources, and opened the gates for Jihadi terrorist to cause chaos, and now sending fake and disingenous solidarity.

But Traoré and the AES stood firm and pointed at the truth this was a coordinated foreign plot designed to break the sovereignty movement that Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger have been building together. The people of Africa believe him because they have seen it before.

Mali is not just a country under attack. Mali is a symbol. If Mali falls, the dream of true African sovereignty falls with it.

That is why Africa is not just watching Africa is standing, Africa is praying, Africa is speaking and Africa is pushing back with everything it has. You cannot silence a continent.

The enemy attacked Mali and united all of Africa instead. That was their biggest mistake.

#WeAreAllAES #TraoreForMali #AfricaAnswers #MaliStrong #AESUnity #SahelSovereignty #AfricaRises #MaliIsNotAlone #TraoreSpeaks #HandsOffMali

https://x.com/cecild84/status/2049163767162761578

[Ravenlocke]

Sahel Revolutionary Soldier

Mali 🇲🇱: URGENT, General Assimi Goïta's visit to the wounded and extended his condolences to the family of General of the Army Corps Sadio CAMARA after the attack on April 25.

The Transitional President, His Excellency Army General Assimi GOITA, Head of State, following the complex, coordinated and simultaneous attacks in Kati, Bamako, Mopti, Gao and Kidal, visited wounded civilians and military at CHU Bocar Sidi SALL in Kati. Upon his arrival, he was received by the Minister of Health and Social Development, Major Colonel Assa Badiallo TOURÉ. The Head of State sent his encouragement to the nursing staff and praised the efforts made. He wished the injured a speedy recovery.

The Supreme Chief of the Armies later visited the home of Army Corps General Sadio CAMARA, who died on April 25 during the attacks. The Head of State expressed his condolences to the family of the illustrious deceased while reassuring him of the completion of his fight to secure the entire national territory.

https://x.com/cecild84/status/2049161441874178244

https://x.com/cecild84/status/2049160961198592298

Sahel Revolutionary Soldier

Mali’s🇲🇱 government says its army has regained control after coordinated terrorist attacks targeted garrison towns including Kati, Sévaré, Gao, Kidal, and areas near Bamako. At least 16 people were injured, according to Minister Issa Ousmane Coulibaly, who confirmed the update on state television.

https://x.com/cecild84/status/2049160529441145329

[Ravenlocke]

Roberto

Apr 27
🇲🇱 Russian Africa Corps units in Mali have averted “Syrian scenario”.
The terrorist groups Azawad Liberation Front, al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb, Ukrainian Nazi scum & EU mercs trained & financed by Western intelligence with forces up to 12k attempted a coup d'état in Mali.

https://x.com/UniqueMongolia/status/2048816972574404760

[Ravenlocke]

New Direction AFRICA

He is absolutely right. Colonial borders were drawn in Europe, not Africa. France, Britain, Belgium, and Germany sat at conference tables and sliced up the continent without a single African present. Mali's northern border, its eastern border, its southern border — all lines on a map made by French colonial officers in the late 1800s. Those borders cut through ethnic groups, split tribes, and forced rival communities into the same artificial state. That is the root of most conflicts in Africa today. Mali is not fighting just a coup or a rebellion. It is fighting a 19th-century colonial blueprint that was never designed to work. Reclaiming sovereignty means rejecting those old lines. But that also means rethinking what Mali even is. That is the real conversation Europe does not want Africa to have.

https://x.com/Its_ereko/status/2049202235616215262

[Ravenlocke]

Russian Embassy in Kenya/Посольство России в Кении

❗️The attack on Bamako, Mali🇲🇱, was organised with the help of Ukrainian & French instructors, according to a captured by Russian Africa Corps terrorist Hama Sisse from JNIM (affiliated with Al-Qaeda).
The foreigners trained the militants for attack and drew up the plan of action

https://x.com/russembkenya/status/2051671809322594623