source: Armee Francaise
actor1: Katiba Serma
actor2: Military Forces of France (2017-)
location: Serma
notes: Around 14 May 2021 (between 10 - 18 May), 7 IED incidents were reported while French and Malian forces conducted operations during 9 days in the area of Serma (Douentza, Mopti). One IED attack targeted the Malian army, another device exploded nearby units in movement, and one near a civilian vehicle. Four IEDs were discovered and subsequently destroyed by forces. These incidents did not cause any damage. The devices were likely planted by Katiba Serma (JNIM) militants.