Mali reportedly receives more warplanes and helicopters from Russia, the latest in a series of deliveries from its new top military and political ally
Mali's current Air force Chief hails the latest deliveries as the latest stage in the"unprecedented" modernisation of the country's forces, which are facing a militant insurgency.
AFP counted eight planes and two helicopters at a ceremony on Thursday attended by Russian ambassador Igor Gromyko and the head of Mali's junta, Colonel Assimi Goita. Malian officials did not give a detailed breakdown of how many of each aircraft had been delivered, and while they say they purchased the weapons, they have released no details of the transactions.This is the latest in a series of similar Russian deliveries of military equipment, following others in March and August, 2022.
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