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,…
Open Source Intelligence Shadows Over the Sahel: Russia’s Shahed-136 Drones Documented in Mali July 24, 2026 Nana Wu In a disturbing escalation of the conflict in the Sahel, recent open-source intelligence has confirmed the deployment of Iranian-designed, Russian-manufactured Shahed-136 "kamikaze" drones by forces operating in northern Mali. Investigations…
