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Explosion Destroys Malian Army Vehicle in Gao, Dozens Killed
Gao, February 5, 2026 - A vehicle belonging to the Malian army and the African Union Corps was destroyed by an explosion on Thursday, February 5, 2026, in Indelmane, Tlataye district, Gao region.
According to sources close to the Islamic State, the incident reportedly resulted in the destruction of 10 military vehicles and the deaths of several dozen Malian and Russian soldiers, highlighting the region’s ongoing security threats and deadly insurgent activity.
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