Africa Corps

Russian mercenaries from the Africa Corps, which has replaced the Wagner Group in supporting Mali's army, are deploying combat drones in Mali. These drones, commonly used in Ukraine, are now being utilized in the Sahel region despite not being designed for that environment.

HUR spokesperson stated that Russia has replaced Wagner with the Defense Ministry-backed Africa Corps and continues to exert political influence in Africa. Russian intelligence is using disinformation and AI-generated content to destabilize at least 22 African countries.

Russian paramilitary forces conducted air strikes in Mali as rebels advanced, with the Africa Corps withdrawing from a key base in northern Mali. Footage showed the attacks occurring during the military retreat.

Russian paramilitaries conducted air strikes in Mali as rebel forces advanced, coinciding with the withdrawal of the Africa Corps from a key base in northern Mali. The attacks occurred amid shifting military dynamics in the region.

Russian paramilitaries conducted air strikes in Mali as rebel forces advanced, coinciding with the Africa Corps' withdrawal from a strategic base in northern Mali. The attacks occurred during a critical phase of military operations in the region.

Russia's Africa Corps claims it prevented a coup in Mali by repelling rebels in Kidal, inflicting 'irreplaceable losses' on insurgents without civilian casualties. The group also alleged rebels were trained by European mercenary instructors, including Ukrainians, though no evidence was provided.