A series of coordinated attacks, including an assault on a military training school, rocked the Malian capital early Tuesday morning.
The assailants, described as “terrorists” by the army, targeted multiple sensitive locations across the city.
Residents reported hearing gunfire as the attacks unfolded.
The army confirmed that a gendarmerie school near the city’s airport was among the targets but stated that the situation is now under control.
Mali has been grappling with a decade-long Islamist insurgency, and while it’s unclear who is responsible for the latest violence, the attack highlights the ongoing security challenges facing the country.
The security ministry assured residents that they can continue their daily activities, but international organizations have advised their staff to limit their movements.
Videos posted online showed smoke rising from parts of the city, and people heading to mosques for morning prayers were forced to turn back.
The Modibo Keita International Airport in Bamako has been closed following the attacks.
The military, which seized power in a 2021 coup, has been struggling to contain the insurgency despite the deployment of Russian mercenaries.
