World War Video – Page 2

Reports indicate that insurgent forces in Mali have captured the city of Kidal, where a base used by Russian personnel from the so-called African Corps was located. It is also reported that the residence of Defense Minister Sadio Camara, considered close to Moscow, was destroyed in an explosion. Clashes are said to be ongoing near the capital Bamako and the nearby Kati military base, as well as in Gao and the central cities of Sevare and Mopti. The Russian Embassy in Mali stated that all attacks had been successfully repelled, though it did not mention the participation of the African Corps. At the same time, Russian pro-war sources are already reporting alleged agreements regarding the withdrawal of Russian forces from Kidal.

In Mali, Tuareg FPV drones carried out strikes against vehicles and personnel of Russian-linked forces and the Malian junta at a base near the city of Kidal. Footage shows multiple hits on equipment and positions during the attack.

Mali is facing a major new escalation, as Tuareg rebels and the al-Qaeda-linked JNIM launched coordinated attacks across several parts of the country, including Gao and Kidal. Reports say the offensive targeted military positions, transport hubs, and other strategic sites, posing a serious challenge to the ruling junta and its Russian-backed security network. There are also claims that a Russian-linked Mi-35 helicopter was shot down near Gao, but this part has not been fully independently verified.

Naval forces of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) have released footage showing the interception and boarding of two container ships belonging to European shipping giant MSC in the Strait of Hormuz. The video is filmed from multiple angles, including aerial drone shots and onboard footage from the boarding team, providing a detailed view of the operation. The release appears aimed at demonstrating control over the strategic waterway.

US Marines conducted a boarding operation on the sanctioned tanker Tifani in the Indian Ocean, in a move aimed at tightening enforcement against vessels linked to Iran. The 330-meter tanker was reportedly carrying around 2 million barrels of oil loaded earlier this month on Iran’s Kharg Island. According to tracking data, the vessel passed Dondra Head on April 19 and entered Southeast Asian waters on April 20, after which US forces boarded the ship.

Clashes have reportedly broken out in the city of Suwayda between Druze militias and forces aligned with Syria’s new authorities. The escalation follows large-scale protests in the city, where residents demanded a break from Damascus and greater autonomy. According to available information, tensions had been rising after demonstrations intensified. Earlier, some representatives of the Druze community had also reportedly appealed to Israel regarding the status of their areas and future security arrangements.

Israel carried out its largest attack on Lebanon since the beginning of the war, delivering more than 100 strikes on various targets. In Beirut, residents are recording extensive destruction, including heavily damaged multi-story buildings.

The Israeli Air Force reportedly carried out an airstrike on a military base in Bushehr, Iran.

An Iranian missile reportedly struck a location hosting US military personnel in the Middle East. Details on the exact location, damage, and potential casualties are still being clarified as information continues to emerge.

The United States carried out a strike on a large Iranian ammunition depot in Isfahan using 2,000-pound bunker-buster bombs. The attack targeted hardened storage facilities, causing a powerful explosion and significant damage to the site. Further details on the extent of the destruction are being clarified.