Ukraine is fighting Russia anywhere it can – even in the deserts of Africa
Around 15 Ukrainian drone specialists in Mali are training local forces and coordinating operations remotely to counter Russia’s Africa Corps, CNN reported.
- On Saturday, September 12, 2026, reports confirmed approximately 15 Ukrainian drone specialists are operating in Mali, assisting local rebel forces counter Russia's Africa Corps through training and operational planning.
- Kyiv is leveraging drone warfare expertise as a foreign policy tool to weaken Moscow's influence and undermine Russia's image as a reliable security partner in the Sahel region.
- Specialists avoid direct frontline combat, coordinating operations remotely via radio and internet while adapting to extreme conditions where temperatures regularly exceed 110 degrees Fahrenheit and sand accelerates equipment wear.
- Beyond Mali, Ukrainian units have utilized an international military base in Misrata, Libya, to attack Russia's shadow fleet, while teams have trained forces in at least five Middle East countries.
- Head of Presidential Office Kyrylo Budanov articulated a goal to defend Ukrainian interests globally, though these deployments have sparked official complaints from military juntas in Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso.
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