Battle for Mali base has killed dozens of militants, army says
Summary
Malian soldiers fought off an attack by a jihadist group on a military base in the town of San. The army said it killed about 40 militants and still controls the base, though it briefly had to retreat during the fighting.Key Facts
- The attack happened early Sunday morning and lasted about two hours.
- JNIM, a group linked to al-Qaeda, claimed responsibility and said it took control of the base temporarily.
- The army said it suffered casualties but repelled the attack and retained the base.
- Around 10 soldiers were reported killed in the fighting.
- Militants attacked using motorcycles, some disguised in army uniforms, and used drones, heavy weapons, and armored vehicles.
- Some militants fled into nearby houses and forests after the clash.
- Mali has faced ongoing jihadist insurgencies since 2012, with the militants expanding operations beyond the north.
- The government rejects French military support and has instead sought assistance from Russia.
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