Kobé attack

Kobé attack
Part of Mali War
DateFebruary 7, 2025
Location
Near Kobé, Gao Region, Mali
Result Indecisive
Belligerents
Mali
Wagner Group
Islamic State - Sahel Province
Casualties and losses
20+ killed or wounded 19 killed
34 civilians killed
34 civilians injured

On February 7, 2025, jihadists suspected to be from the Islamic State – Sahel Province (ISGS) attacked a civilian convoy being escorted by Malian and Wagner Group soldiers near Kobé, Mali, in between Gao and Ansongo. At least 20 Malian soldiers were killed or injured along with a similar number of militants, and 34 civilians were killed during the attack.