On July 27, 2024, Mali suddenly received shocking news: Tuareg forces quietly launched an ambush on a convoy of Malian government forces in a sandstorm. The sudden attack was jaw-dropping, resulting in the deaths of dozens of Malian soldiers, as well as several Russia Wagner fighters. It really makes people's hearts chuckle, I don't know what kind of story is hidden behind it!
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At first, when the news broke, everyone was speculating about the specifics of the incident. According to Wagner, five fighters were killed in the ambush and two Wagner fighters were captured, bringing the total death toll to 23, with the rest of the dead being Malian government soldiers. Hey, as soon as this number came out, it really made people's hearts sink, obviously the scale and power of this ambush were not ordinary.
You say, sandstorms are just worse on the battlefield. The open area, the disadvantage in numbers, and the lack of support and heavy equipment were really uncomfortable. Helicopters will not help much in this case either. Fly low, the yellow sand is all over the sky, and you can't see friend or foe clearly; Flying high, and being afraid of hand-held missiles, is really in a dilemma. Just like the previous attacks on United States special forces in similar situations, no matter how elite an individual is, once surrounded by a large number of enemy troops, it will not escape.
Some people have discussed online that there may be a deeper reason behind this incident. Some netizens bluntly said, "This thing doesn't look like a simple ambush, it's more like someone is manipulating and engaging in a game behind the scenes." Indeed, Wagner's recent actions in Mali have attracted frequent attention, and the interests of the United States and France have been snatched away by Russia, which will inevitably cause friction. Everyone speculated whether this was the result of the joint efforts of the United States and France, after all, they have always been dissatisfied with Russia's interference.
Some netizens said: "This is a typical international game, Wagner drove away the US and French troops on the one hand, and on the other hand, it also caused more trouble." There may be the shadow of United States and France behind this conflict, but could they not take advantage of the opportunity? This statement is not unreasonable, after all, Wagner's actions in Africa have always made all forces fearful, and the situation is complicated, and no one dares to take it lightly.
For Russia, this incident is undoubtedly a major blow. Wagner's plight as Russia's "proxy" in Africa has attracted widespread attention. Some say Russia may take the opportunity to expand its involvement in Africa in retaliation for this loss. Whether Russia can draw troops from the battlefield in Ukraine to deal with this situation has also become the focus of everyone's attention. After all, Wagner's presence in Africa is very important for Russia, and without them, Russia's layout in Africa will be greatly affected.
In addition, it was also mentioned that as the international situation changes, this incident may trigger a series of chain reactions. One netizen said: "If Russia decides to intervene on a large scale, it will really add fuel to the fire." It is a sensitive time for the new president of United States to take office, and if Russia takes this opportunity, it could trigger a larger conflict. This is an interesting point, after all, the international situation is always full of uncertainties.
In any case, this incident has already sparked widespread attention and discussion. For its part, Wagner has already begun active actions in preparation for retaliatory actions in Mali. Netizens said: "Wagner is really broken this time, presumably they will take various measures to respond to this attack." "How Russia reacts has also become the focus of everyone's attention.
In short, the ambush of the Malian government convoy by the Tuareg forces is clearly more than just an ordinary battle. The international game, regional conflicts, and the rivalry of forces involved behind this attack are particularly complex and delicate. We can only wait and see what the situation will develop in the future.