Malian forces announce two strikes near Léré and Diabaly
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Beninwebtv
The Malian Armed Forces announced two strikes against suspected terrorist gatherings on 26 and 27 October near Léré and Diabaly. The general staff said it targeted about 15 armed men, then a position with vehicles and motorbikes, according to its report.
The Malian Armed Forces (FAMa) announced two strikes against suspected terrorist gatherings on 26 and 27 October 2026, near Léré and Diabaly, according to a report by the Malian military’s general staff. The operations were carried out as part of Operation Dougoukoloko, with the support of military partners.
The first strike targeted, on 26 October, a group of about 15 armed individuals spotted under shelter approximately 75 kilometres north-west of Léré, in the Timbuktu region. The following day, a second position was struck 24 kilometres east of Diabaly, in the Ségou region. The general staff reported vehicles and motorbikes at the site and said no movement had been observed after the first strike.
Reconnaissance operations are continuing to assess the effects of the operations and search for any remaining threats. The strikes follow those announced on 24 October in Ménaka, Mopti and Ségou, as well as other operations carried out during the month, including the strikes on three terrorist positions.
