Armed groups in military-run Mali have launched renewed coordinated attacks in several towns across the country.The assaults on Saturday targeted army positions, including a base used by its troops and Russian forces.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of listA separatist Tuareg-led group and a regional al-Qaeda affiliate claimed responsibility for the attacks, which took place more than two months after the capital, Bamako, and several other locations were targeted in a coordinated assault by the same groups.Here’s what to know:Where did the attacks take place?In an initial statement, the Malian army confirmed attacks on five positions: in Aguelhok, Anefis and Gao in the north; Sevare in central Mali; and Kenieroba in the south.The army later said the situation was “totally under control”, adding that 20 “terrorists” were killed in Sevare and six in Gao. One pro-government fighter was killed in Gao and four others were wounded, it said.In a separate statement later on Saturday, the army said it had also repelled attacks in the central towns of Konna and Somadougou with the help of Africa Corps, a Russian-backed paramilitary group.Videos posted on the Africa Corps’ Telegram channel on Sunday purported to show a drone attack targeting a rebel position in Anefis and a Russian soldier on top of a building at a base in Aguelhok. The footage could not be independently verified.In Kenieroba, a major prison complex where members of Mali’s political opposition are held reportedly came under attack.Who was behind the attacks?A spokesperson for the …
