Coup attempt thwarted in Mali: Russian Defense Ministry’s statements

MOSCOW, April 28. /TASS/. On April 25, illegal armed groups attempted an armed coup in Mali, the Russian Defense Ministry reported.

According to the ministry, Russia’s Africa Corps defeated the militants and prevented the coup.

TASS has compiled the key information about the situation.

- On April 25, at approximately 5:30 a.m. GMT in Mali, militants from the Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (which identifies itself as part of the Al-Qaida terrorist organization and banned in Russia - TASS) and the Azawad Liberation Front, acting under joint leadership and coordination, attempted an armed coup d’etat, the Russian Defense Ministry reported.

- According to its statement, the militants attempted to seize key facilities in the Malian capital, including the presidential palace.