According to Malian soldiers, 50 militants were reportedly killed in airstrikes in the Tessalit district of the northern Kidal province. Attacks were made against militant group strongholds.
“50 terrorists were killed, five armored vehicles were burned, and 35 terrorist motorcycles were destroyed as a result of our effective aerial operation. I beg the locals to get back to their regular routines “According to Col. Ibrahim Samassa, the commander in charge of the Gao zone, state television.
After two improvised explosive devices struck a UN peacekeeping convoy, killing four Chadian soldiers and wounding two more, airstrikes were launched.
In central and northern Mali, jihadist organizations have been fought off by the army with the assistance of local militias and Russian mercenaries.
Since French forces left northern Mali in August, the so-called Sahel Province of Islamic State militants have extended their presence there. Since Russian mercenaries were sent to Mali last December, the military has expanded operations.
