Major terrorist attack in Mali, extremist groups kill 17 soldiers

Major terrorist attack in Mali, extremist groups kill 17 soldiers

Bamko. There is news related to a major incident of terrorism from the West African country of Mali. According to a report, 17 Mali soldiers have been killed in the attack by terrorists in Mali. Four civilians are reported to have died in this attack. The Malian army said the attack took place near the town of Tasit. Vehicles and equipment of soldiers were also destroyed in the attack. The army said that the attack was probably carried out by Islamic State.

Unfortunately, nine other soldiers are still missing since the attack. They are not getting any sound. On August 7, 2022, Army units retaliated strongly to a complex and coordinated attack by ISGS armed terrorist groups, the army said in a statement. The army has also attacked these terrorists with drones and cannons.

Mali has been facing an insurgency by Islamic armed groups for some time now. These groups are also getting help from Al Qaeda and Islamic State. The rebellion has spread to its neighbors Burkina Faso and Niger. The army said it had killed at least seven enemies in retaliation.

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First published: August 09, 2022, 14:59 IST