A Malian military drone strike on August 19, 2026 hit a market in central Mali's Bandiagara region, killing six civilians and injuring at least 20 others.

From the articleMali’s military and armed groups committing abuses against civilians: HRWAlso in Mali's army and rebel opponents guilty of human rights violations, new report finds, Mali forces, Russian backers kill scores of civilians in drone strikes, report says, Mali forces, Russian backers kill scores of civilians in drone strikes, report says | Reuters