At Least 50 Malian Soldiers Killed in Convoy Ambush

A joint convoy of Malian soldiers and Russian Africa Corps mercenaries was ambushed near Anefis in northern Mali, resulting in the deaths of at least 50 Malian troops.

Tuareg separatist groups and al-Qaeda-affiliated fighters claimed responsibility, releasing footage of captured soldiers and destroyed vehicles.

The attack underscores the deteriorating security situation in Mali despite the presence of Russian paramilitary forces.

It is one of the deadliest single incidents for the Malian army in recent years.