2017 Boulikessi attack

On March 5, 2017, jihadists from Jama'at Nasr al-Islam wal Muslimin attacked Malian forces in Boulikessi. The attack was the first by JNIM since its inception that month.

2017 Boulikessi attack
Part of Mali War
DateMach 5, 2017
Location
Boulikessi, Mali
Result JNIM victory
Belligerents

Mali

  • Waraba Battalion
Jama'at Nasr al-Islam wal Muslimin
Commanders and leaders
Lt. Col. Abdoulaye Diallo   Unknown
Casualties and losses
15 killed
5 injured
3 captured
2 wounded (per JNIM)
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