An assault on a Malian army base in the central city of San on Sunday resulted in the deaths of at least 10 soldiers, according to security and local sources. The attack was claimed by the jihadist group JNIM, which briefly seized control of the facility before Malian forces reclaimed the area.
Security personnel reported that the camp was “temporarily occupied by the attackers,” confirming a provisional death toll of approximately 10 military personnel. A local source also acknowledged casualties among the armed forces but did not provide specific numbers. “We sustained losses on our side, but assessments are ongoing. Our troops have since regained control,” the source stated.
This incident marks one of the deadliest attacks against Mali’s military since the conflict escalated, highlighting the persistent security challenges faced by the country’s armed forces in the region.
