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.
A Ukrainian reconnaissance fighter with the callsign “Florist” eliminated a group of Russian troops on motorcycles in the Oleksandrivsk direction, Dnipropetrovsk region. The enemy unit was detected and struck before reaching its objective.
A video recorded by a Russian serviceman shows the current state of Bakhmut in the Donetsk region, highlighting significant destruction across the city.
The footage captures heavily damaged urban areas, including residential buildings and infrastructure. No visible signs of large-scale reconstruction can be observed in the video.
An enemy FPV drone was neutralized during an attempted attack on operators of the 73rd Naval Special Operations Center in the Zaporizhzhia region. According to reports, one of the servicemen initially attempted to use a net launcher, but obstacles made it nearly impossible. As the drone approached for a strike, an operator identified as “Odesa” used small arms to destroy it at close range, preventing the attack and protecting the team.
Footage shows an FPV drone entering the cabin of a pickup truck through an open window. The drone did not detonate upon impact, and the individuals inside were not injured.
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.
Footage recorded by a GoPro camera mounted on a Russian soldier’s helmet captures a vehicle moving through a heavily damaged urban area with destroyed multi-story apartment buildings. In the video, the occupants attempt to shoot down a Ukrainian FPV drone with small arms, but without success. The drone then strikes the vehicle, after which the passengers exit and disperse. The recording also highlights the extent of destruction in the surrounding area.
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.
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.
Perekopska Street and Viacheslav Chornovil Highway show extensive destruction following the latest strike. The footage captures heavily damaged buildings, debris across the roadway, and significant impact to surrounding infrastructure. Emergency services are working at the scene as the consequences of the attack continue to unfold.
