Mali is currently experiencing a wave of unprecedented coordinated attacks as gunmen target multiple locations across the country, including the capital, Bamako. Explosions and gunfire have been reported near military bases and the international airport, signaling significant unrest. The Mali army is engaged in intense clashes with armed groups, including Islamic militants and separatists, who have claimed responsibility for these attacks. Authorities have described the situation as the biggest coordinated offensive in years, as fighting breaks out in several cities and regions, notably in northern strongholds like Kidal. The military junta has asserted its commitment to combating these terrorist threats amid escalating violence.