UPDATE: Malian Army has regained control of Sevare and Gao. Tensions in Kidal Governorate remain high. 🇲🇱🏴


The FAMa, with support from the Wagner PMC, regained control of Sevare, driving the JNIM to the outskirts of the city. Government forces also retained control of Gao after jihadist forces withdrew into the desert at nightfall, from where they may launch a second attack in the coming hours.
Meanwhile, rumors have emerged that the Wagner PMC is negotiating with the FLA/JNIM for a safe withdrawal from its positions in Tessalit, Aguelhok, and Kidal (despite the Tuareg capture of the city, Russian mercenaries continue to control the former UN base), which remain surrounded and cut off from ground supply routes, holding out thanks to air support.

🇮🇱 Haaretz reports that 13 Zionist soldiers and police officers "committed suicide" this month


A Haaretz investigation published on 26 April reveals a sharp rise in suicides within Israel’s military and security forces, with at least 10 active-duty soldiers taking their lives since the start of 2026, including 6 this month alone.

In April, 8 soldiers and police personnel in active service died by suicide, alongside 3 reservists who had served in the war, and 2 police officers, marking a significant spike. The trend continues a broader escalation since October 7, with 7 active-duty suicides in late 2023, 21 in 2024, and 22 in 2025; the highest figure in 15 years.

Additional cases include at least 15 former soldiers who died by suicide after discharge by the end of 2025, with at least 4 more cases since, including 3 this past month.

- The Cradle

🇮🇷🔥 For the first time to be publicly known: Iranian F-5 fighter jets attacked US bases in the region during the war and flew back safely back to their bases.

According to NBC, the damages were extensive.

NBC News

The Israeli occupation has issued forcible "evacuation orders" for the southern Lebanese towns of Mayfadoun, Choukine, Yohmor, Arnoun, Zawtar al-Sharqiya, Zawtar al-Gharbiya, Kfar Tebnit, which are located to the North of the Litani River.

The occupation ordered residents to move 1,000 km away.

Quds Force Commander Brigadier General Esmail Qaani stated that Hezbollah’s continued resilience proved that Israeli allegations of having dismantled its capabilities are unfounded, arguing that "Israel has repeatedly failed over the years to end wars on its terms or achieve its stated objectives."

He stressed that the resistance front is now more unified and cohesive than ever, with Hezbollah backed by the entire front.

🇬🇧 Major fire reported at RAF Fairford overnight, a British airbase hosting a sizeable forward-deployed contingent of USAF bombers for Iran strikes.

The fire reportedly gutted a commissary building.

🇱🇧🔥🔥🔥 Merkava blown to pieces!

Footage released by Hezbollah of a Merkava tank going up in flames after a huge explosion from an ATGM strike, after which Zionist soldiers are monitored pulling out the casualties

Hebrew media be like: lightly wounded & minor damage 🤏

Iranian officials under American-Israeli airstrikes

VS

American officials after a shooting attack in another room.

The difference is like day & night.

—❗️🇺🇸/🇮🇷/🇵🇰 BREAKING: Iran is ‘no longer interested’ in a deal that includes limits on its nuclear program

According to Tasnim News, Iran is currently only focused on negotiating for terms to end the war, including things like the future of the Strait of Hormuz, compensation for damages, the lifting of sanctions, and removing the ongoing U.S. naval blockade.

Nuclear issues could possibly be discussed or adressed ‘at a later time’ or in a separate deal, but it was emphasized that current negotiations with Pakistani mediation will no longer include the nuclear program.

@Middle_East_Spectator

🇷🇺 🇲🇱 A helicopter crew belonging to the Russian Africa Legion in Mali was subjected to small arms fire and man-portable air defense systems (MANPADS) yesterday

during an engagement with forces from the Alliance of African Liberal Forces

and the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM).

🇷🇺 🇲🇱 The Russian Africa Corps on operations in Mali:

Between 10,000 and 12,000 fighters participated in various battles in and around Bamako, Sévaré, Gao, Kidal, and Kati. More than 1,000 fighters were neutralized by their own forces across the battlefields: 500 in Gao, 300 in Kati, and 200 in Bamako, not counting Sévaré and Kidal. Western countries attempted to stage a coup in Mali through their proxies and replicate the "Syrian scenario," but this was thwarted in cooperation with the Malian army.

🔻🇮🇱 Watch the intense moment a Hezbollah FPV drone narrowly misses an IDF Black Hawk during a Southern Lebanon evacuation. Dramatic body cam footage captures the impact of wire-guided drones and the life-saving effect of helicopter rotor wash.