Active fighting between Mali's government and the JNIM/FLA rebel alliance has spread to the towns of Mamaribougou and Djicoronicoura near the capital.
The rebel alliance has now overrun the town of Kati, confirming its capture.
New footage shows JNIM fighters entering Kati, and the FLA has reportedly captured the Angamali and Léré camps in Kidal.
New video evidence shows multiple technicals and dozens of JNIM militants entering Kati, with no resistance from Malian or Russian Africa Corps forces.
New reports indicate JNIM and FLA forces used Malian military uniforms to disguise themselves during the infiltration of Kati.
The FLA and JNIM alliance has captured two additional towns near the capital: Mamaribougou and Djicoronicoura.
The new report specifies that JNIM and FLA forces used Malian military uniforms to infiltrate and enter Kati.
A convoy of JNIM militants was seen moving south through Kati, with small clashes reported against Malian and Russian forces.
The message adds that active fighting has now spread to the towns of Mamaribougou and Djicoronicoura around Bamako.