Insurgents stage coordinated attacks on army positions across Mali

Coordinated insurgent attacks struck army positions across Mali — from northern towns like Anefis and Gao to central and southern areas — with gunfire, rockets and explosions forcing residents to shelter indoors.
A Tuareg-led group (FLA) and the al‑Qaeda affiliate JNIM claimed involvement; the two have previously teamed up for high‑profile strikes, including an April attack on Bamako’s airport.
The violence highlights persistent insecurity despite Mali’s military juntas and Russian support, and reflects wider jihadist pressure across the Sahel.