### [2026-05-22](/feed/2026/05/22/index.md)

##### Mali War
# The Malian military conducts drone strikes on the governor's office and other locations in Kidal, Kidal Region, Mali, which did not cause any casualties. 




### Sources:

1. [The Defense Post](https://thedefensepost.com/2026/05/23/mali-army-drone-strikes-revels/)

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