Fall of Andéramboukane

On 26 January 2012, the city of Andéramboukane was 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]

Fall of Andéramboukane
Part of 2012 Northern Mali conflict
Andéramboukane Fall of Andéramboukane (Mali)
Date 26 January 2012 Location Andéramboukane, Mali Result Tuareg victory The city was captured by the MNLA.
Belligerents
Azawad MNLA	Mali
Strength
Unknown	40 men
Casualties and losses
2 wounded	8–40 captured 3 armoured vehicles captured