Azawad Liberation Front Targets Malian Army Convoy with Drones

Kidal, February 18, 2026 - The Azawad Liberation Front (FLA) announced that it carried out an attack on a Malian army logistics convoy and African Corps mercenaries between Aguelhok and Anéfis on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, using two kamikaze drones. According to the FLA statement, the operation resulted in casualties among personnel and caused material damage to the convoy. The incident highlights the increasing use of drone technology by armed groups in the Kidal region, posing a new tactical challenge for government and allied forces.

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Kidal, February 18, 2026 - The Azawad Liberation Front (FLA) announced that it carried out an attack on a Malian army logistics convoy and African Corps mercenaries between Aguelhok and Anéfis on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, using two kamikaze drones. According to the FLA statement, the operation resulted in casualties among personnel and caused material damage to the convoy. The incident highlights the increasing use of drone technology by armed groups in the Kidal region, posing a new tactical challenge for government and allied forces.