BAMAKO, March 21 (Xinhua) -- The General Staff of the Malian Armed Forces said on Saturday that its air force had carried out a successful strike against an armed terrorist group northwest of the city of Kidal.
According to a statement issued by the army, the operation was conducted on Friday as part of efforts to secure a logistical convoy.
The statement said reconnaissance had detected the armed group riding motorcycles and attempting to conceal itself in preparation for an ambush on the convoy.
A precision strike was then launched to neutralize the group, it said, adding that about 10 terrorists were killed and their equipment was completely destroyed.
The Malian army said that it remains vigilant and will continue its counterterrorism operations across the national territory. ■
