Tuareg forces say they are conducting a controlled withdrawal from Kidal after Malian airstrikes backed by Russia's Africa Corps.
Tuareg forces announced a controlled withdrawal from the strategic town of Kidal after Malian military airstrikes supported by Russia's Africa Corps. The retreat ends the group's hold on the northern crossroads.
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- First reported
- 6 Oct 2026 · 15:55 UTC
- Latest development
- 6 Oct 2026 · 15:55 UTC
- Intensity
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