Fighting continues in Kidal as militants build on their success but are blocked by pro-government forces holding the fort.
The message provides new details on the capture of Kidal, the situation in Gao, and the fall of specific towns in central Mali along the Niger River.
The message adds that the alliance is now attacking the towns of Kati, Mamaribougou, and Djicoronicoura around the capital Bamako, and confirms fighting continues in Gao.
The message adds that the Africa Corps is present in Mali and wishes them luck, confirming their involvement in the ongoing conflict.
New video shows a Russian 'African Corps' Mi-8AMTSh helicopter providing direct fire support to Malian army forces during battles on the outskirts of Bamako.
New details indicate militants have partially built on their success in Kidal but are stalled at the fort, and graphic footage from other cities shows heavy militant casualties.
The message provides an update on the specific situation in Kidal, confirming militants have partially built on their success but are being blocked by forces holding the fort, and notes the circulation of images of militant corpses from other attack sites.