Battle of the Serma Forest (2017)

Battle of the Serma Forest (2017)
Part of Mali War
DateMay 30 – June 1, 2017
Location
Serma Forest, Burkinabe-Malian border, Mali
Result French victory
Belligerents

Ansarul Islam
Jama'at Nasr al-Islam wal Muslimin
Strength
70 men
Several aircraft and drones
50 men
Casualties and losses
1 injured 20 killed or injured

The battle of the Serma Forest took place between French forces and Ansarul Islam and Jama'at Nasr al-Islam wal Muslimin jihadists between May 30 and June 1, 2017, in the Serma Forest in Mali.