Location:
Tin Zaouatine, Kidal, Mali, Mali, Sahel
Incident Date:
July 30, 2024
Instability Rating Max 5.0:
4.00
Deaths:
6
Fatalities type:
- Civilian
- Foreign national
DESCRIPTION::
On July 30, 2024, the Malian army, in coordination with Burkina Faso's armed forces, launched an aerial campaign in Tinzaouatène, northern Mali. This action follows heavy losses sustained by Malian and Russian forces during battles with separatists on July 27. Drone strikes killed at least six civilians, including Sudanese, Nigerien, and Chadian nationals. The campaign aims to secure the area against terrorist activities. Separatists claim the drones targeted civilians, while a Malian source stated that a vehicle carrying terrorists was hit.