Tuareg fighters claim to have downed Russian helicopter in Mali

Tuareg fighters in Mali have released footage purportedly showing a Russian Africa Corps Mi-24 helicopter crashing after being shot down. This incident occurs amid rising tensions and clashes involving Malian forces, their Russian allies, and various armed groups in the region. The situation highlights the ongoing conflict dynamics in Mali, where foreign military support is increasingly intertwined with local hostilities.

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