Open Source Intelligence The Shadow of the Shahed: Russian Kamikaze Drones Emerge in Mali’s Sahel Conflict September 15, 2026 Nila Kartika Wati In a significant escalation of the ongoing conflict in the Sahel, new open-source evidence has confirmed the deployment of Iranian-designed Shahed-136 "kamikaze" drones within Malian territory. Investigations conducted by Bellingcat,…
