Air Delivered event in Bougouni region, Kékoro forest area, Mali on Wed 15th July 2026

#AESinfo | #Mali 🇲🇱 Numerous terrorists have been neutralized and their infrastructure and logistical resources completely destroyed in the Bougouni region. The General Staff of the Armed Forces informs the nation that, as part of ongoing operations to monitor, control, and secure the national territory, the Malian Armed Forces (FAMa), supported by their partners, detected a major terrorist hideout in the Kékoro forest (Bougouni region).

Following intelligence confirmation, several precision airstrikes were conducted against this target. The preliminary report indicates that numerous terrorists were neutralized, and their infrastructure and logistical resources were completely destroyed.

Terrorists who attempted to flee were subsequently pursued and neutralized near the village of Domba, close to Morila. Approximately ten bodies have been formally identified. Enemy equipment was destroyed, and three motorcycles were recovered. Sweeping operations are continuing to consolidate the situation and maintain pressure on any remaining escapees.

The General Staff of the Armed Forces reaffirms the Malian Armed Forces' determination to continue security operations throughout the national territory and thanks the population for their support and trust. United, we will prevail.