The Malian Armed Forces (FAMa) neutralized several dozen terrorists during a major clash in the Nioro du Sahel region near the Mauritanian border.
The confrontation unfolded overnight as insurgents launched coordinated attacks on villages, targeting critical infrastructure with the assistance of local accomplices.
FAMa responded swiftly, engaging the assailants in a large-scale counteroffensive.
FAMa has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting citizens and critical assets in the region.
Authorities say, they are working to assess the full impact of the attack, while security operations remain active to prevent further incursions.