Mali army strikes bases near Kadiana and Boulkessi
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Bamada.net
The Malian army says it struck a base of terrorist armed groups on 11 November located 5 and 8 kilometres north-east of Kadiana, as well as gathering points near the village of Boulkessi, as part of Operation Dougoukoloko. Reconnaissance operations are continuing to establish a consolidated assessment, according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces.
The Malian Armed Forces (FAMa) struck on 11 November 2026 a base of armed groups at two positions five and eight kilometres north-east of Kadiana, as well as several gathering points near Boulkessi, according to the Malian General Staff of the Armed Forces cited by Bamada.net. The strikes targeted individuals and military equipment, including motorcycles and vehicles.
The General Staff said surveillance and reconnaissance operations were continuing in the two areas to assess the effects of the strikes and search for any remaining threats. The operations are part of Operation Dougoukoloko, conducted by the FAMa with their partners, according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces.
The operation follows several strikes announced by the Malian army as part of efforts to secure the territory, including strikes against several terrorist positions in Mali on 5 November and strikes against two bases of armed groups on 17 October.
