Armed men strike military school in Mali capital

Armed men attacked a military training camp in Bamako, Mali, early Tuesday morning, according to state television.

The attackers, described as "terrorists," targeted a gendarmerie school near the city's airport.

Gunfire was heard around 5:30 AM, causing people to turn back from morning prayers.

The situation is now reportedly "under control," with security forces conducting combing operations.

Mali has been battling an Islamist insurgency for over a decade, and despite a military coup in 2021 aimed at addressing the violence, the attacks persist.

The identity of the attackers remains unclear.