Războiul dintre Ucraina și Rusia se mută în Africa
The conflict between Ukraine and Russia is extending into Africa, with Ukrainian experts training local fighters in drone operations against Russian military groups. Approximately 15 Ukrainian specialists are currently in Mali, assisting local forces in countering Russian units. Ukrainian military personnel are also active in Sudan, training Middle Eastern forces against Iranian drones. In Libya, Ukrainian drone operators are conducting operations against Russian maritime activities. Russia, in turn, is expanding its influence in Africa by supporting allied regimes and gaining access to valuable natural resources. Moscow aims to fill the void left by Western troop withdrawals and is using recruitment networks to send African citizens to fight in Ukraine.