# Malian army enters strategic northern city of Kidal

https://mins.news/en/item/88378

- TRT World, 2026-10-06 16:46 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.trtworld.com/article/f256a0124e67

> Malian forces entered the strategic northern city of Kidal following a major military operation.

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