Tuareg Rebels Operating in Mali Receive Support From Ukraine, the Group's Representative Says

© AP Photo / Baba AhmedMalian troops join with former members of the Tuareg rebellion for a joint patrol in Gao, Mali, Feb. 23, 2017.
Malian troops join with former members of the Tuareg rebellion for a joint patrol in Gao, Mali, Feb. 23, 2017. - Sputnik Africa, 1920, 26.09.2024
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Kiev's involvement in the deadly attack in the Tinzawatene region of Mali was admitted by Ukrainian Military Intelligence Spokesman Andriy Yusov on August 4.
The Tuareg rebel groups in northern Mali have long co-operated with Ukraine and received support from it, including the exchange of intelligence information, Deputy Secretary for External Relations of the rebel coalition CSP-DPA Attaye Ag Mohamed told French media.

"We have a long and varied relationship with Ukraine. We communicate with a wide range of Ukrainian agencies and discuss more than just intelligence sharing,” Attaye Ag Mohamed said.

There is reported evidence of Ukrainian drones used in combat against the Malian army. CSP-DPA, led by Bilal Ag Acherif, maintains that they in turn help Ukraine fight its enemies in Africa.
The second wave of soldiers trained at the Tuby Training Center is presented to the flag, July 30, 2024, Mali. - Sputnik Africa, 1920, 08.08.2024
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