# Malian military counter-terrorism operations > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/malian-military-counter-terrorism-operations > Updated: 2026-08-21T19:57:56.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2. The Malian Armed Forces (FAMa) have conducted a series of military operations against terrorist groups under Operation Dougoukoloko. In early August 2026, FAMa reported successful aerial strikes in the Kidal, Tessalit, and Boulkessi sectors. These intelligence-led operations targeted the JNIM/FLA coalition, resulting in the neutralization of terrorist elements and the destruction of weaponry and armed vehicles. By late August 2026, military activity expanded to the Mopti region and the Dandougou sector near Dioila. In Mopti, strikes targeted gathering points containing terrorist leaders and war materiel. In Dandougou, forces identified a group of at least 200 terrorists attempting to hide in dense vegetation. These operations caused significant damage to terrorist structures and equipment, though specific casualty figures remain unconfirmed as surveillance continues. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-21: Malian Armed Forces strike terrorist groups in Mopti and Dandougou Malian Armed Forces conducted strikes against terrorist groups in Mopti and Dandougou, targeting a group of at least 200 militants and destroying significant war materiel. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/malian-armed-forces-strike-terrorist-groups-in-mopti-and-dandougou ### 2026-08-08: Security operations in Sahel: Mali strikes terrorists and Algeria recovers German hostage Malian forces conducted airstrikes against JNIM/FLA terrorist groups in Kidal and Tessalit, while Algerian military services secured the release of a German national kidnapped in Niger. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/security-operations-in-sahel-mali-strikes-terrorists-and-algeria-recovers-german-hostage --- Cite as: Malian military counter-terrorism operations. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/malian-military-counter-terrorism-operations