Mali | Malian army and Russian legion move by water toward Timbuktu

As part of military maneuvers aimed at strengthening deployment and securing strategic areas, a joint naval force—comprising personnel from the Malian Army and the Russian Legion—has departed from the city of Mopti, heading toward Timbuktu aboard five naval vessels.

This movement is part of broader military efforts to bolster a presence on the ground and support security and stability in the region.