Gunfire and explosions were reported across several Malian districts, including areas near Bamako, as the army said unidentified armed groups attacked multiple military sites.
Gunfire and explosions rocked several districts in Mali on April 25, with reports pointing to attacks near military sites around Bamako and beyond.
AP said gunfire was heard near Modibo Keita International Airport in the capital, where a journalist also reported sustained heavy weapons fire and helicopters overhead. Reuters reported two loud explosions and sustained gunfire near the main military base in Kati, outside Bamako, and said soldiers blocked roads in the area.
Mali’s army said unidentified armed groups targeted several locations and barracks and that fighting was ongoing. The reporting described the army response as active, but no group had immediately claimed responsibility.
Other reports said explosions and gunfire were also heard in Mopti, Gao, Sevare and Kidal, suggesting a broader pattern than a single incident. Casualty figures and damage totals were not immediately clear.
For now, the main questions are who carried out the attacks, how many sites were hit and whether officials will confirm deaths or injuries. The situation remains fluid.
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