Russian Wagner Mercenaries Face Devastating Loss in Mali Ambush

Tuareg rebels and al Qaeda affiliates claim responsibility for deadly attack near Algerian border

Videos show dozens of bodies of Wagner fighters scattered in the desert.
Attack marked as Wagner's worst loss in Africa, with estimates of up to 80 killed.
Malian troops also suffered casualties; exact numbers remain unverified.
Ukrainian official claims Kyiv provided intelligence to the rebels.
The ambush highlights shifting alliances and growing strength of militant groups in the Sahel.