Conflict: | Fall of Andéramboukane |
Partof: | 2012 Northern Mali conflict |
Date: | 26 January 2012 |
Place: | Andéramboukane, Mali |
Result: | Tuareg victory
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Combatant1: | |
Combatant2: | Mali |
Strength1: | Unknown |
Strength2: | 40 men |
Casualties1: | 2 wounded |
Casualties2: | 8–40 captured 3 armoured vehicles captured |
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]