JNIM attacks Malian army positions in south

JNIM militants have launched a series of coordinated attacks against Malian Armed Forces (FAMa) positions in the southern part of the country. The assaults targeted positions in Gao, Mopti, and Kati, a town on the outskirts of the capital Bamako. The militants reportedly took control of several checkpoints and bases, while government forces are working to halt their advance on major towns. This represents a significant expansion of the ongoing joint offensive into Mali's southern regions.