Mali army says 30 soldiers killed and 60 wounded in retaking of Anefis

General Jean Elysee Dao announced that the national army has retaken the strategically important town of [Name] after nearly a week of intense combat, reporting that 60 additional combatants were wounded in the final assault. The operation, which began on [date] and involved coordinated infantry and artillery units, succeeded in dislodging the insurgent forces that had seized the town three days earlier, restoring government control over a key supply route.

The fighting, which saw intermittent shelling and close‑quarter engagements, left the town’s infrastructure heavily damaged and prompted the displacement of dozens of civilians. Health officials set up field clinics to treat the wounded, while security forces are conducting sweeps to secure the area and prevent further attacks. The recapture is expected to bolster the army’s position in the region and may influence upcoming peace negotiations.