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| At least Six Russian Wagner Group Mercenaries Killed in Islamist Attack in Mali | |
| 2024-11-24 | |
| [Breitbart] At least six Russian mercenaries were killed in an attack by an al-Qaida-linked group in central Mali, according to a statement by the extremists on its media platform. The group, known by its acronym, JNIM,
A Mali security official who works in the area confirmed an attack on Russian soldiers occurred on Thursday and that several people died while manning a checkpoint in the center of the country. The official spoke on condition of anonymity on Saturday because he was not authorized to speak to the media Russia has capitalized on deteriorating relations between the West and coup-affected Sahel nations in West Africa to send fighters and assert its influence. Wagner has been active in the Sahel, the vast expanse south of the Sahara Desert, with the mercenaries profiting from seized mineral riches in exchange for their security services. Wagner has been present in Mali since late 2021 following a military coup, replacing French troops and international peacekeepers to help fight militants who have threatened communities in the central and northern regions for more than a decade. At the same time, Wagner has been accused of helping to carry out raids and drone strikes that have killed civilians. The incident comes months after the deadliest attack on the group, where approximately 50 Wagner fighters were killed by an al-Qaida ambush on their convoy along the border with Algeria. More from korrespondent.net Direct Translation via Google Translate. Edited. Ukraine is ready to share its experience of destroying Wagnerites with Africa African countries will have many problems due to Russian influence both on the continent and in the markets, Zelensky said. Ukraine is ready to share with African countries, among other things, the experience of destroying Russian mercenaries - Wagnerites. This was stated by the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky at the 3rd International Conference on Food Security Grain from Ukraine on Saturday, November 23. "We know who the Wagnerites are. We know how to fight them. We know how to destroy them. This shows that we have the relevant experience," the head of state said. Zelensky recalled that Ukrainian military personnel had previously participated in peacekeeping missions on the African continent. According to him, Ukraine can contribute to the security sphere using the experience of a modern army. The President noted that African countries may be interested in technologies developed in Ukraine, such as air and sea drones. In addition, Ukraine is ready to help in the field of cyber defense, having experience in repelling numerous cyber attacks on the financial system and communications. Zelensky added that Russian influence poses numerous challenges to African countries both on the continent and in markets. He called on African states to prioritize security and independence over the benefits of cheap resources, even in difficult economic conditions. Among other areas of cooperation, Zelensky highlighted food security, education, mining, digitalization, and the Diia application. "We can offer all these things with pleasure," the president said. Let us recall that earlier the terrorist group Al-Qaeda in Mali announced an attack on a Wagner PMC convoy and the elimination of six Russian mercenaries. Related: Central Mali: 2024-09-20 Major jihadist attack in Mali's capital killed more than 70, security source says Central Mali: 2024-04-23 Mali: More than 110 civilians kidnapped by ''suspected jihadists'' Central Mali: 2023-09-13 Malian rebels say they have captured the town of Bourema Related: JNIM: 2024-10-17 Latest Situation in Mali JNIM: 2024-10-16 Wagner commander Prikhodko killed in battle in Mali JNIM: 2024-10-15 New US strategy in Africa: why Ukraine's GUR is training terrorists | |
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