Rebels Attack Russian Forces in Mali, Casualties Reported

Rebel fighters attacked positions of Russia's Africa Corps in Mali, seizing a Bayraktar drone base and pushing back Russian forces despite reinforcements. Russia's Foreign Ministry confirmed casualties among the Africa Corps during the clashes. The Africa Corps used all available weapons to repel the attacks. Meanwhile, Mali's leader Assimi Goïta reappeared four days after jihadist attacks, and Russia announced it had foiled a coup attempt in Mali.