Russia's Africa Corps has deployed its latest-generation Garpiya-A1 long-range one-way attack drone against rebel forces in Mali, marking the first confirmed use of this upgraded Shahed-type drone outside of Ukraine. The drone was identified near the central Malian city of Sevare, confirming analysts' expectations. This development suggests an escalation of Russian involvement in the Mali conflict.
Wreckage identified near the central Malian city of Sevare confirmed what analysts had been watching for: Russia’s Africa Corps has deployed its latest-generation Garpiya-A1 long-range one-way attack drone against rebel forces in Mali, marking the first confirmed use of this upgraded Shahed-type outside the war in Ukraine. The drone, part of the newest KK series […]]]>