Battle of Konna (2013 AD)

Battle of Konna (Mali vs Islamists groups: & 25px Ansar Dine & MOJWA & AQIM & Boko Haram) took place in 2013 AD during Mali War.

Battle facts

Year: 2013 AD
Date: 2013-01-18
Era: Contemporary
Conflict: Mali War
Side A: Mali
Side B: Islamists groups:, 25px Ansar Dine, MOJWA, AQIM, Boko Haram
Commanders (A): Dioncounda Traoré, François Hollande, Jean-Yves Le Drian
Commanders (B): 25px Iyad Ag Ghaly, Omar Ould Hamaha, 25px Abdel 'Kojak' Krim, 25px Hammadoun Kufa, 25px Souleymane keita
Casualties: approx. 58 soldiers killed, 60 + injured (civilian/military estimate) ---- 1 pilot killed, 1 helicopter lost50–150 dead ~50 vehicles destroyed
Outcome: Malian/French victory Beginning of French-led intervention in Mali
Coordinates: 14.950°, -3.883°