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Malian/Russian helicopter shot down in Gao

The rebel FLA has confirmed with video evidence that a joint Malian Army and Russia Africa Corps helicopter was shot down in the city of Gao.

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6 verified
Location
Gao, Mali
Updated
Saturday, 25 April 2026 at 09:40 UTC
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Synthesis · 6 sources
A Malian Air Force helicopter, likely a Mi-35M, has been shot down near Wabaria in the Gao Region of Eastern Mali. The rebel Forces for the Liberation of Azawad (FLA) is believed responsible for the attack and has now released video evidence confirming the downing of the aircraft, which was part of a joint operation with the Russian Africa Corps. The incident occurred amid a major, nationwide rebel offensive targeting positions held by the Malian military and its Russian allies.
Updates · 5
3d agoGeopolitics Watch

The FLA has claimed responsibility for shooting down the helicopter.

3d ago@officialrnintel

The message adds that the rebel group JNIM was also involved in the downing of the helicopter.

3d ago@sentdefender

New reports specify the location as near the city of Gao and suggest the downed aircraft may be a Mi-35M helicopter.

3d ago@sentdefender

Additional video evidence of the downed helicopter has been released.

3d ago@Worldsource24

The FLA has released video evidence confirming the downing of the helicopter as a joint Malian Army and Russia Africa Corps operation in the city of Gao.

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