Wagner Mercenaries Suffer Heavy Losses in Mali Ambush

Dozens of Russian fighters, including war veterans, killed by Tuareg rebels, raising doubts about Moscow's Africa strategy.

The ambush in Mali's desert by Tuareg rebels killed dozens of Wagner mercenaries and Malian soldiers in July.
Among the dead were experienced fighters who had previously served in Ukraine, Libya, and Syria.
The defeat exposes the challenges facing Russian mercenary forces in Africa, where Western troops have also struggled.
Wagner's Africa Corps, under Russia's defense ministry, has seen increased activity and recruitment since Prigozhin's death.
The Malian government insists the defeat will not impact its goals, while Tuareg rebels prepare for further clashes.