Wagner Convoy Wiped Out in Mali (Tinzaouaten)
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Clashes in Mali: Vagner Mercenaries Suffer Heavy Losses in Ambush
A convoy of Vagner mercenaries, accompanied by members of the Malian military, attempted to attack the settlement of Tinja et Tan in northern Mali, controlled by the CSP rebel group. However, they were ambushed, resulting in significant casualties, with reports indicating between 40 to 75 Vagner personnel killed or captured. The CNS and DPA armed forces, who supported the rebels, have reportedly offered to hand over the captured Vagner mercenaries to Ukraine as a show of solidarity. The attack was likely planned by Vagner Commander Anton Elizarov, who led recent operations in Ukraine, but it remains unclear if he was killed or captured. Additionally, the founder of Vagner’s propaganda channel, Grey Zone, Nikita Fedyanin, was also confirmed to have been killed. The ambush occurred when the convoy was ambushed by improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and a vehicle-borne IED, and a sandstorm prevented support from reaching the convoy in time. The incident highlights the dangers faced by Vagner mercenaries and their allies in their ongoing military operations.