False Claims of Downed Helicopter Emerge Amid Rising Tensions in Northern Mali
Reports of a Malian Armed Forces helicopter being shot down by Tuareg separatists have been debunked. However, the Malian army intercepted a separatist drone near the Algerian border, raising diplomatic tensions. Allegations of Ukrainian drone support for Tuareg fighters remain denied, while Northern Mali's conflict continues to threaten civilian safety.
hassan benyoub 
Bamako, Mali – Reports disseminated by Tuareg separatist groups, claiming the downing of a Malian Armed Forces (FAMa) helicopter in Tessalit, have been refuted. The claims circulated through various channels, but have been proven to be false.
In a related development, the Malian army intercepted a drone launched by Tuareg separatists near the aerodrome of Timiaouine, a town located in Algeria near the Malian border. This incident has heightened diplomatic tensions, raising suspicions of Algerian support for the Tuareg separatists in Northern Mali. The Malian government has yet to release an official statement, but the incident is likely to further strain relations between the two countries
This event follows earlier reports of Ukrainian drones being used by Tuareg fighters against Malian government forces and their Wagner allies, which Kyiv has denied. The situation in Northern Mali remains volatile, with various armed groups vying for control and the civilian population caught in the middle
