A convoy traveling in northern Mali became a target on Thursday.
The group included Malian soldiers and fighters from the Russian paramilitary Africa Corps.
The attack occurred in the northern region of the country.
Three security sources confirmed the incident.
A spokesperson for an armed group also stated that the convoy was attacked.
Information regarding the number of casualties or the specific armed group responsible for the attack has not been released.
No further details about the confrontation were immediately available.