Malian army strikes three terrorist positions
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Bamada.net
The Malian Armed Forces struck two terrorist groups near Ménaka and Piron, in the Mopti region, then neutralised three fighters near Moutégué, in the Ségou region. These operations on 22 October were part of Operation Dougoukoloko, according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces.
The Malian Armed Forces (FAMa) say they struck two armed groups and neutralised three fighters on 22 October 2026, according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces, cited by Bamada.net. The strikes targeted a position about 50 kilometres south of Ménaka and another near the village of Piron, in the Mopti region.
In the Ségou region, the military said it spotted and then neutralised three men on motorcycles, about two kilometres east of the village of Moutégué. The army said surveillance and reconnaissance operations are continuing in the areas concerned to assess the results and search for any remaining threats.
These operations are part of the campaign to secure the territory being conducted by the FAMa. On 19 October, the army had already announced strikes near Ménaka and Douentza, while two targets were reported at Talhandak and Ménaka on 22 October.
