Mortar Bomb event in Karimama area, Benin on Wed 8th January 2025

8th January 2025

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Benin (BEN)

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#Benin: #JNIM (#AlQaeda in Islamic Maghreb, #AQIM) carried out an attack against Benin Armed Forces in #Karimama.

As a result militants rare #China-made 120mm Type W86 mortar, RAP (Rocket Assisted) mortar bombs, W-85 machine guns, Type 81-1 rifles, KPV machine gun.

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Benin (BEN)

( Karimama area )

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