JNIM claims capture of key urban centers

Following a major offensive in Mali by Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM) and the Azawad Liberation Front (FLA), JNIM has released a statement announcing the capture of key urban centers. The group directly addressed Russia in its statement, though the full content of the message was cut off in the source. This announcement follows a period of intense fighting across the country and JNIM's recent offer of a formal deal to Russia.