Human Rights Watch Alleges Russian Airstrike Killed Civilians in Mali
Human Rights Watch reported that a Russian government-controlled aircraft conducted an airstrike in Kyrnia village, central Mali, on June 15, killing eight civilians, including three children and four men, and also hitting a cattle market. The strike, identified as a…
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A Russian government-controlled aircraft carried out an airstrike in Kyrnia village, central Mali, on June 15, resulting in the deaths of eight civilians, according to a report by Human Rights Watch. The casualties included three children and four men, and the strike also impacted a local cattle market.
The aircraft involved in the incident has been identified as a Russian Sukhoi Su-24. The strike reportedly targeted an area controlled by the militant group JNIM. However, Human Rights Watch stated that no fighters were found among the casualties and that the strike did not appear to have a clear military objective.
The Associated Press has stated that it could not independently verify the claims made in the report.
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