The Malian army has secured the capital, Bamako, after driving JNIM militants from the outlying towns of Kati and Senou.
Fighting is now reported in the suburbs of Bamako, with additional clashes in Sevare. The message also includes claims of Russian African Corps involvement and air force activity, and denies rumors about the death of the Defense Minister.
Russia's Africa Corps has claimed responsibility for inflicting heavy militant casualties in Kati and Bamako, and denied claims about a base capture in Kidal.
The Malian military has successfully secured the capital, Bamako, after driving JNIM forces from the towns of Kati and Senou, forcing a militant retreat.
The message provides new operational details, specifying that the counter-offensive cleared the towns of Kati and Senou, forcing JNIM to retreat.