🔥The crash site of the Russian Mi-24 helicopter near Anefis, Mali.
July 5, 2026 at 5:23 PM
🔥The crash site of the Russian Mi-24 helicopter near Anefis, Mali.
🔥In Mali, a Russian Mi-24 helicopter was shot down near the town of Anefis. The entire crew was killed in the crash.
July 5, 2026 at 5:21 PM
🔥In Mali, a Russian Mi-24 helicopter was shot down near the town of Anefis. The entire crew was killed in the crash.
👀 Mali Rebels are striking the Malian army camp and their Russian allies in Anefis.
July 5, 2026 at 8:11 PM
👀 Mali Rebels are striking the Malian army camp and their Russian allies in Anefis.
Some 30 Malian soldiers killed during Anefis retaking, says army chief https://aje.news/u0ec1q
July 12, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Some 30 Malian soldiers killed during Anefis retaking, says army chief https://aje.news/u0ec1q
A deadly attack near Anefis exposes the growing challenges facing Mali's military leaders.
How armed group alliances are reshaping Mali's conflict and the wider Sahel
A deadly attack near Anefis exposes the growing challenges facing Mali's military leaders.
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July 22, 2026 at 5:00 AM
A deadly attack near Anefis exposes the growing challenges facing Mali's military leaders.
The Russian convoy in Anefis aiming for far North has been stuck in the town for weeks, after Tuaregs and al-Qaeda sat all over desert and are waiting for it to appear. First mini-battle between Anefis and Kidal resulted in the win for FLA. Tensions remain high.
July 18, 2025 at 9:06 AM
The Russian convoy in Anefis aiming for far North has been stuck in the town for weeks, after Tuaregs and al-Qaeda sat all over desert and are waiting for it to appear. First mini-battle between Anefis and Kidal resulted in the win for FLA. Tensions remain high.
The Tuaregs from FLA have shot down a Russian helicopters during the battle against the Gao convoy in the past few hours. First confirmed visuals, there will likely be more if Anefis is cleared.
Looks like tonight victory shifts towards the rebel coalition. #Mali
Looks like tonight victory shifts towards the rebel coalition. #Mali
July 5, 2026 at 4:20 PM
The Tuaregs from FLA have shot down a Russian helicopters during the battle against the Gao convoy in the past few hours. First confirmed visuals, there will likely be more if Anefis is cleared.
Looks like tonight victory shifts towards the rebel coalition. #Mali
Looks like tonight victory shifts towards the rebel coalition. #Mali
Two battles are ongoing, both of incredible but underestimated importance - first, with the FLA/JNIM coalition pushing to annihilate and finish off the Russian military camp in Anefis, the second, with a Gao convoy fhat has reportedly already lost several vehicles...
After the night, situation in northern Mali is clear - Anefis is in the hands of the rebel coalition, Russians and Malians are barricaded in the military camp. However, this time as opposed to April 25,gov side will stay and try to fight. On the way is a Russian convoy from Gao.
July 5, 2026 at 2:57 PM
Two battles are ongoing, both of incredible but underestimated importance - first, with the FLA/JNIM coalition pushing to annihilate and finish off the Russian military camp in Anefis, the second, with a Gao convoy fhat has reportedly already lost several vehicles...
No escape for the Russian servicemen involved. We are waiting for news from heavily bombarded Anefis. There are rumors that Islamic State may be amassing forces again, looking for similar breach that allowed them to briefly seize Menaka and Labbezanga on April 25.
July 5, 2026 at 4:48 PM
No escape for the Russian servicemen involved. We are waiting for news from heavily bombarded Anefis. There are rumors that Islamic State may be amassing forces again, looking for similar breach that allowed them to briefly seize Menaka and Labbezanga on April 25.
Anefis. Watched, monitored, bombed and as seen, with Russian and Mali army soldiers in attention, in a wake of inevitable approaching. Situation is completely hopeless at this point. JNIM and FLA are coming.
July 5, 2026 at 7:10 PM
Anefis. Watched, monitored, bombed and as seen, with Russian and Mali army soldiers in attention, in a wake of inevitable approaching. Situation is completely hopeless at this point. JNIM and FLA are coming.
Judging from new videos, it should be safe to say that JNIM/FLA coalition won the battle of Anefis, with multiple vehicles rolling in unopposed.
According to FLA, the battle in Anefis continues, but is on the verge of being won, which if proven right, will mark a success of the operation. It seems that Anefis is indeed the highlight of the second round, though other battles or Inghimasi ops shouldn't be underestimated.
There are rumors of Anefis parts being taken by the Tuaregs, which would severely undermine the Russian positions in other locations nearby. Losing this part of the north, that was conquered and maintained by using massive flood of resources to keep the Tuaregs and JNIM out...
July 4, 2026 at 3:28 PM
Judging from new videos, it should be safe to say that JNIM/FLA coalition won the battle of Anefis, with multiple vehicles rolling in unopposed.
According to FLA, the battle in Anefis continues, but is on the verge of being won, which if proven right, will mark a success of the operation. It seems that Anefis is indeed the highlight of the second round, though other battles or Inghimasi ops shouldn't be underestimated.
There are rumors of Anefis parts being taken by the Tuaregs, which would severely undermine the Russian positions in other locations nearby. Losing this part of the north, that was conquered and maintained by using massive flood of resources to keep the Tuaregs and JNIM out...
Second round begins today (!).
Coordinated attacks in Gao, Anefis, Aguelhok, Sevare, reports of attacks in cities surrounding Bamako (this part still in the rumors).
FLA and JNIM are coming for Russia and Mali in the North. #Mali.
Coordinated attacks in Gao, Anefis, Aguelhok, Sevare, reports of attacks in cities surrounding Bamako (this part still in the rumors).
FLA and JNIM are coming for Russia and Mali in the North. #Mali.
July 4, 2026 at 2:37 PM
According to FLA, the battle in Anefis continues, but is on the verge of being won, which if proven right, will mark a success of the operation. It seems that Anefis is indeed the highlight of the second round, though other battles or Inghimasi ops shouldn't be underestimated.
The amount of supplies, attention and manpower that would demand rescuing Aguelhok once Anefis falls, may collapse Russian and Malian forces elsewhere, like in Gao, hence it wouldn't be possible to rescue the town.
July 5, 2026 at 2:57 PM
The amount of supplies, attention and manpower that would demand rescuing Aguelhok once Anefis falls, may collapse Russian and Malian forces elsewhere, like in Gao, hence it wouldn't be possible to rescue the town.
UPDATE:
FLA claims to have repelled the Russian military convoy from Gao, in statement saying it has suffered major losess before withdrawing. If true, then JNIM and FLA will be aiming to massacre the Russians holed up in Anefis. Next hours key for Mali's future.
FLA claims to have repelled the Russian military convoy from Gao, in statement saying it has suffered major losess before withdrawing. If true, then JNIM and FLA will be aiming to massacre the Russians holed up in Anefis. Next hours key for Mali's future.
Two battles are ongoing, both of incredible but underestimated importance - first, with the FLA/JNIM coalition pushing to annihilate and finish off the Russian military camp in Anefis, the second, with a Gao convoy fhat has reportedly already lost several vehicles...
After the night, situation in northern Mali is clear - Anefis is in the hands of the rebel coalition, Russians and Malians are barricaded in the military camp. However, this time as opposed to April 25,gov side will stay and try to fight. On the way is a Russian convoy from Gao.
July 5, 2026 at 3:01 PM
UPDATE:
FLA claims to have repelled the Russian military convoy from Gao, in statement saying it has suffered major losess before withdrawing. If true, then JNIM and FLA will be aiming to massacre the Russians holed up in Anefis. Next hours key for Mali's future.
FLA claims to have repelled the Russian military convoy from Gao, in statement saying it has suffered major losess before withdrawing. If true, then JNIM and FLA will be aiming to massacre the Russians holed up in Anefis. Next hours key for Mali's future.
According to several reports, Gao convoy is regrouping in another location after brief withdrawal, with FLA and JNIM pursuing them. Tonight there should be a third battle.
Russian gambit at Anefis yesterday may be the start of a comprehensive doom tommorow.
Russian gambit at Anefis yesterday may be the start of a comprehensive doom tommorow.
No escape for the Russian servicemen involved. We are waiting for news from heavily bombarded Anefis. There are rumors that Islamic State may be amassing forces again, looking for similar breach that allowed them to briefly seize Menaka and Labbezanga on April 25.
July 5, 2026 at 5:15 PM
According to several reports, Gao convoy is regrouping in another location after brief withdrawal, with FLA and JNIM pursuing them. Tonight there should be a third battle.
Russian gambit at Anefis yesterday may be the start of a comprehensive doom tommorow.
Russian gambit at Anefis yesterday may be the start of a comprehensive doom tommorow.
Second round begins today (!).
Coordinated attacks in Gao, Anefis, Aguelhok, Sevare, reports of attacks in cities surrounding Bamako (this part still in the rumors).
FLA and JNIM are coming for Russia and Mali in the North. #Mali.
Coordinated attacks in Gao, Anefis, Aguelhok, Sevare, reports of attacks in cities surrounding Bamako (this part still in the rumors).
FLA and JNIM are coming for Russia and Mali in the North. #Mali.
July 4, 2026 at 6:58 AM
Second round begins today (!).
Coordinated attacks in Gao, Anefis, Aguelhok, Sevare, reports of attacks in cities surrounding Bamako (this part still in the rumors).
FLA and JNIM are coming for Russia and Mali in the North. #Mali.
Coordinated attacks in Gao, Anefis, Aguelhok, Sevare, reports of attacks in cities surrounding Bamako (this part still in the rumors).
FLA and JNIM are coming for Russia and Mali in the North. #Mali.
Azawad.
Anefis-Kidal : match retour Touaregs-FLA vs africa corps-FAMAs ?
Combats violents dans le secteur.
A suivre ...
Anefis-Kidal : match retour Touaregs-FLA vs africa corps-FAMAs ?
Combats violents dans le secteur.
A suivre ...
July 15, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Azawad.
Anefis-Kidal : match retour Touaregs-FLA vs africa corps-FAMAs ?
Combats violents dans le secteur.
A suivre ...
Anefis-Kidal : match retour Touaregs-FLA vs africa corps-FAMAs ?
Combats violents dans le secteur.
A suivre ...
Following yesterday, where some more interested people saw RU socials publishing materials from Anefis town, the game has almost completely shifted towards the desert.
The battle continues around the second Gao convoy, which for the last few days has been trying to reach Anefis.
The battle continues around the second Gao convoy, which for the last few days has been trying to reach Anefis.
July 9, 2026 at 9:42 PM
Following yesterday, where some more interested people saw RU socials publishing materials from Anefis town, the game has almost completely shifted towards the desert.
The battle continues around the second Gao convoy, which for the last few days has been trying to reach Anefis.
The battle continues around the second Gao convoy, which for the last few days has been trying to reach Anefis.
Russians may have lost a few helicopters today (rumors involve also a SU downing), a claim that needs verification, but seems that one was indeed shot down during the attempted evacuation of wounded Russian soldiers in Anefis. Chaos continues, so difficult to ascertain. #Mali
July 4, 2026 at 7:57 PM
Russians may have lost a few helicopters today (rumors involve also a SU downing), a claim that needs verification, but seems that one was indeed shot down during the attempted evacuation of wounded Russian soldiers in Anefis. Chaos continues, so difficult to ascertain. #Mali
Highlighting how important is this battle - not only it entered 5th day with a clash on open field...another Russian convoy is coming and is trying to reach Anefis by force. Huge developments. Little town has become a symbol of the most brutal exchange of fire to date. #Mali
The battle of Anefis between the rebel coalition of JNIM and FLA against the government side supported by Russian military continues. Tuaregs release a new video of this time four FPV strikes against immobile targets in the camp the battle for entered 4th day today. #Mali
July 8, 2026 at 11:45 AM
Highlighting how important is this battle - not only it entered 5th day with a clash on open field...another Russian convoy is coming and is trying to reach Anefis by force. Huge developments. Little town has become a symbol of the most brutal exchange of fire to date. #Mali
No, it's from today. Anefis has fallen into the rebel hands and a russian military camo is surrounded.
July 5, 2026 at 5:33 PM
No, it's from today. Anefis has fallen into the rebel hands and a russian military camo is surrounded.
If, on the other hand, the rebel coalition loses today, the momentum JNIM has been meticulously building up will be severely constrained, to enable Anefis and other theaters, manpower lost is nothing to scoff at even for such a behemot.
July 5, 2026 at 2:57 PM
If, on the other hand, the rebel coalition loses today, the momentum JNIM has been meticulously building up will be severely constrained, to enable Anefis and other theaters, manpower lost is nothing to scoff at even for such a behemot.
A reminder of what happened to the last attempt of Russia to rescue its operatives in Anefis on Sunday...a partial annihilation. The second, much bigger in size (proven already) will face no less challenges on the way.
July 8, 2026 at 11:45 AM
A reminder of what happened to the last attempt of Russia to rescue its operatives in Anefis on Sunday...a partial annihilation. The second, much bigger in size (proven already) will face no less challenges on the way.
The battle of Anefis between the rebel coalition of JNIM and FLA against the government side supported by Russian military continues. Tuaregs release a new video of this time four FPV strikes against immobile targets in the camp the battle for entered 4th day today. #Mali
July 7, 2026 at 2:28 PM
The battle of Anefis between the rebel coalition of JNIM and FLA against the government side supported by Russian military continues. Tuaregs release a new video of this time four FPV strikes against immobile targets in the camp the battle for entered 4th day today. #Mali