Malian army strikes two armed positions near Ménaka and Douentza
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Bamada.net
The Malian army says it struck an armed group base 65 km south-west of Ménaka on 17 October 2026, then a position 35 km south-west of Douentza the following day. The General Staff says reconnaissance operations are continuing to assess the results, according to a statement by the Malian Armed Forces.
The Malian Armed Forces (FAMa) struck two positions held by armed groups near Ménaka and Douentza on 17 and 18 October 2026, according to the General Staff of the Malian Armed Forces. The strikes were carried out as part of Operation Dougoukoloko, with support from military partners.
On 17 October, the military targeted a base 65 kilometres south-west of Ménaka, after gathering intelligence indicating the presence of fighters as well as military and logistical equipment. The following day, a second strike hit a position 35 kilometres south-west of Douentza, according to the General Staff.
These operations follow the strikes on 17 October against two bases belonging to armed groups, previously reported by the Malian General Staff.
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