Russian mercenaries
Coverage of Russian mercenaries in the Nexus archive.
- Mali: Rebels Seize Key-Town of Anéfis As Rebels Tighten Grip On Northern Mali
Tuareg separatists and al-Qaeda affiliates have taken control of the key northern Mali town of Anéfis following a rebel offensive. The Malian army and Russian mercenaries are now confined to a key camp in the area.
- Mali’s forces target rebel alliance in junta’s fight to keep power
Mali's armed forces, supported by Russian mercenaries, launched airstrikes against a rebel alliance of Islamist extremists and Tuareg separatists. The ruling junta is struggling to maintain power in the unstable west African country. Airstrikes targeted the key northern town of Kidal, which was lost during a surprise offensive by the rebels.
- Video emerges of heavy firefight in Mali
A video published by Russian mercenaries shows a heavy gun battle between Mali’s military and rebels. The footage highlights ongoing conflict in the region.
- 'Humiliation' for Putin as Russian mercenaries sent by the Kremlin to support military junta are forced to flee following attacks by jihadists
Russian mercenaries sent by the Kremlin to support a military junta were forced to flee after being attacked by jihadists, marking a setback for Putin's foreign policy. The incident is described as a 'humiliation' for Russian President Vladimir Putin.
- Taking power in Mali might be a stretch but insurgents can force hand of weakened regime
A coordinated attack by JNIM and the Tuareg minority in Mali caused significant casualties to government forces and Russian mercenaries. The attacks, inspired by al-Qaida and the Syrian conflict, earned JNIM the nickname 'Ghost Army' but analysts doubt their ability to overthrow the weakened regime.