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Russia's African Corps Defeated Terrorists, Thwarted Coup Attempt in Mali: Russian MoD
Russia's African Corps Defeated Terrorists, Thwarted Coup Attempt in Mali: Russian MoD
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Russia's African Corps Defeated Terrorists, Thwarted Coup Attempt in Mali: Russian MoDKey statements by the Russian Defense Ministry about terrorist attacks in Mali on Saturday: ▪️On April 25, militants simultaneously attacked four major settlements in Mali, including the capital, with a force of approximately 12,000 fighters. ▪️The militants were trained by Ukrainian and European mercenary instructors. ▪️Enemy losses amounted to around 2,500 fighters. ▪️The militants are attempting to regroup; the situation in the country remains complex. Units of the African Corps are part of the Russian Armed Forces and carry out combat missions on the continent. Its primary goal is to ensure security, combat terrorist threats, and train local armed forces within the framework of international cooperation.
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Terrorist Attacks in Mali Resulted in Casualties Among Russian African Corps: Russian Deputy FM
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Russia's African Corps Defeated Terrorists, Thwarted Coup Attempt in Mali: Russian MoD
Key statements by the Russian Defense Ministry about terrorist attacks in Mali on Saturday:
▪️On April 25, militants simultaneously attacked four major settlements in Mali, including the capital, with a force of approximately 12,000 fighters.
▪️The militants were trained by Ukrainian and European mercenary instructors.
▪️Enemy losses amounted to around 2,500 fighters.
▪️The militants are attempting to regroup; the situation in the country remains complex.
Units of the African Corps are part of the Russian Armed Forces and carry out combat missions on the continent. Its primary goal is to ensure security, combat terrorist threats, and train local armed forces within the framework of international cooperation.
