Rights group says Russia-linked airstrike in Mali killed 8 civilians last month
Summary
Human Rights Watch reported that a Russian government-controlled aircraft killed eight civilians, including three children, in an airstrikes on a village in central Mali in June. The attack hit civilian areas, and no fighters from the militant group JNIM were among the dead.Key Facts
- The airstrike occurred on June 15 in Kyrnia village, Mopti region, Mali.
- A Russian Sukhoi Su-24 aircraft dropped two bombs, hitting near the village chief’s home and a cattle market.
- Eight civilians died, including the village chief’s wife and three children.
- No members of the Islamic militant group JNIM were reported killed in the strike.
- Human Rights Watch used interviews, satellite images, and a video posted by Africa Corps to investigate.
- Africa Corps is linked to the Russian Defense Ministry and replaced the Wagner mercenary group in Mali last year.
- Russia’s Defense Ministry did not respond to requests for comment on the incident.
- Human Rights Watch called on the Malian government to investigate the strike and hold those responsible accountable.
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