JNIM militants patrol with captured Russian, Malian vehicles

Al-Qaeda-linked Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM) militants in Mali have been documented patrolling with armored vehicles captured from the retreating Malian Armed Forces and the Russian Africa Corps. The footage notably shows the use of a Russian "Chekan" MRAP vehicle, known as "Wagner's Wagon," which is armed with 14.5mm KPVT and 12.7mm W-85 heavy machine guns. This visual evidence underscores how the withdrawal of pro-government forces is directly strengthening the capabilities of rival militant factions. The captured hardware represents a significant boost to JNIM's firepower and mobility in the region.