source: Menastream; Local Source
actor1: Military Forces of France (2017-)
actor2: JNIM: Group for Support of Islam and Muslims
location: Igharghar
notes: French Barkhane forces clashed with presumed JNIM militants in the Egharghar valley between Aguelhok and Tessalit. Two explosions and gunfire were reported in the area, although unclear if the explosions were airstrikes or IEDs detonated. Five militants were killed annd vehicles and motorbikes destroyed amidst the battle.