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Tuareg Forces Down Russian Mi-24 Helicopter in Mali, Report Says

The Zioneer Intelligence DeskUpdated 20:54
Tuareg Forces Down Russian Mi-24 Helicopter in Mali, Report Says

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TL;DR

The source reported that Tuareg rebels in Mali shot down a Russian Mi-24 attack helicopter. The claim has not been independently verified.

01 · THE DISPATCH

A single unverified report from the source claims that Tuareg forces in Mali have successfully shot down a Russian Mi-24 attack helicopter. The Mi-24, known as the 'Hind', is a Soviet-era gunship and attack helicopter used by the Russian military in various conflicts. No further details, such as the location of the incident or possible casualties, have been provided. The report has not been corroborated by any official sources or other media outlets.

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