On 26 January 2012, the city of Andéramboukane attacked by MNLA rebels. In its statement, the MNLA says that after three hours of fighting, its fighters have captured the majority of Malian soldiers, and the city, including a lieutenant and a chief warrant officer. They further claimed to have seized three armored vehicles and ammunition.[1][2][3]
Fall of Andéramboukane | |||||||
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Part of 2012 Northern Mali conflict | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
Mali | |||||||
Strength | |||||||
Unknown | 40 men | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
2 wounded |
8–40 captured 3 armoured vehicles captured |
References
edit- ^ "Une semaine dans l'Azawad". www.mnlamov.net.
- ^ "Nord-Mali : l'armée découvre les corps d'une quarantaine de militaires à Aguelhok – JeuneAfrique.com". 26 January 2012.
- ^ "Adaranboukane est libre". mnlamov.net.