JNIM claims downing of Molniya-2 UAV in Mali

JNIM militants reportedly downed a Russian-made Molniya-2 UAV in Mali’s Ségou Region. According to reports, this marks the first documented use of the Molniya-2 in the Malian conflict, following earlier images of a similar drone bearing the inscription "Fuck Azawad."

The circumstances of the reported incident have not been independently verified.