Fighting is continuing near the Senou military camp, near the Bamako-Senou International Airport in the capital, after coordinated attacks hit several locations in Mali early this morning, Anadolu reports.

The attacks targeted areas in Bamako, including Senou and Kati, as well as Sevare, Mopti, Gao and Kidal, indicating a well-coordinated operation.

Bamako’s main airport and the residence of the defense minister in Kati were also among them. reported targets, while heavy fighting was reported in Kidal.

Residents reported explosions and gunfire in several areas.

“The General Staff of the Armed Forces informs the national public that unknown armed terrorist groups have targeted several strategic points and barracks in the capital and in the interior early this morning,” the military said.

“Fighting is ongoing. We call on the population to continue calm and vigilant. Our defense and security forces are currently engaged in eliminating the attackers,” she added.

Mali has experienced repeated attacks by armed groups since 2012, including previous strikes in 2024 that targeted Kati and the Senou airport area.

The country is currently led by General Assimi Goita, the transition president who has been in de facto power since the second military coup in May 2021, when the transitional government took control.

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Source: prizrenpost