JNIM and FLA rebel groups are launching massive, ongoing offensives against Africa Corps and Malian army positions across the country.
Clashes have now been reported in the capital Bamako, with at least one Malian Armed Forces helicopter airborne over the city.
A Reuters witness reported two loud explosions and sustained gunfire early Saturday morning near the main military base in Kati, with soldiers deploying and blocking roads.
JNIM rebels have captured the main military base in Sevaré and, in coordination with the FLA, have taken most of Kidal.
New reports indicate FLA and JNIM forces have captured over 90% of Kidal and have now entered the capital, Bamako.
The rebel forces have entered the capital city of Bamako.
The FLA and JNIM alliance has advanced into the center of Gao, overrunning military positions and making it the second large city to be significantly impacted by the offensive today.
The Forces for the Liberation of Azawad (FLA) have seized parts of the city of Gao.
Rebel forces have now entered and are patrolling the center of Gao, overrunning positions held by the Malian military and Russian forces, making it the second major city to fall today.
Video footage confirms FLA and JNIM forces have entered the city of Gao, expanding their offensive southward from Kidal.
The rebel offensive has expanded to the city of Gao, with fighters seen entering the city.
New visual evidence confirms the presence of FLA and JNIM rebel forces in the center of Kidal.
Visual evidence has emerged confirming the presence of FLA and JNIM fighters in the center of Kidal.
The rebels have specifically captured the Wagner Group's former military base in Kidal, with video showing Malian and Russian flags being taken down.
New footage confirms the capture of Kidal's main military base, showing Malian and Russian flags being taken down.
New reports confirm the offensive is nationwide and ongoing, specifically targeting Africa Corps positions in addition to the Malian army.
Militants have now been seen entering the capital, Bamako, and the Malian Army and Africa Corps are described as having collapsed across the country upon contact.
New footage confirms intense fighting is still ongoing in Kidal as part of the nationwide offensive.