Report: Russian tanks and other armoured vehicles arrive in Mali

A significant shipment of Russian military hardware, including T-72 tanks, BMP-3 vehicles, and KamAZ-4385 trucks, has arrived in Mali, according to a report in Defence Blog. The arrival of the hardware underscores Moscow’s growing military presence in the Sahel. The modern equipment, including models which first appeared in 2023, signals deepening ties between Russia and Mali’s transitional government as part of agreements to bolster the country’s security amid regional instability.