Afrique Media reports that Ukrainian “sabotage units” are assisting jihadist insurgents in Mali, including providing drones. The drones, of Ukrainian origin, have been used in attacks against government forces, with evidence pointing to Ukrainian involvement.
Reports suggest that Ukrainian “special sabotage units” are operating in Mali, collaborating with insurgents to carry out secret attacks. This collaboration has led to suspicions of NATO support for the insurgents, alongside Ukrainian aid.
Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger have been battling a jihadist insurgency for years, with Russia supporting these countries in their fight against terrorism. The recent incident involving Ukrainian officials claiming credit for an ambush on Malian forces has strained diplomatic relations between Mali and Ukraine.
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova criticized Ukraine for supporting terrorist groups in Africa, warning of the spread of Ukrainian terrorism globally.