Malian army repels attack on San military base, claims 40 terrorists neutralized
The Malian Armed Forces FAMa announced on Sunday that they repelled an attack on their military base in San, located in the Ségou region of central Mali. Channels affiliated with the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims JNIM claimed to have taken control of the barracks, a claim contradicted by Malian military authorities and their Russian allies. According to a "Flash Info" released by the Malian General Staff, the attack occurred on Sunday at 5:30 AM. The army stated it mounted a "vigorous response," successfully repelling the attempt and confirming the "situation is under control." Africa Corps, the Russian contingent deployed alongside FAMa, provided a more detailed account, stating that terrorists from the JNIM and FLA coalition attempted to attack the base but were repelled by the FAMa's 23rd regiment, commanded by Lieutenant Colonel El Oumrani. Africa Corps claimed over 40 assailants were killed. In a video shared by Africa Corps, the officer affirmed that "the enemy has been eliminated and the attack has been repelled with great success," adding that the base "did not fall" and mopping-up operations were ongoing in the area. Conversely, a propaganda channel affiliated with JNIM claimed on Sunday morning to have taken "total control of the San barracks." Africa Corps countered that jihadist fighters allegedly disseminated several videos filmed near the base to proclaim a "victory" on social media before withdrawing from the military facility's vicinity. No indepe
