Russia claims its Africa Corps group prevented coup in Mali after rebels seize towns

Russia’s defence ministry claimed its Africa Corps prevented a coup in Mali, avoiding mass civilian casualties and inflicting losses on rebel insurgents in Kidal near the Algerian border after 24 hours of fighting while surrounded and outnumbered. It alleged militants were trained by European mercenaries, including Ukrainians, but did not provide evidence.

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