The Malian army attacked Islamist rebel positions in Douentza in an attempt to retake the town. Ansar Dine claimed that it was still in the town and that it was also battling the army in Konna, about 75 miles to the west. Malian troops in Mopti were reinforced as AQIM, MUJAO, and Ansar Dine fighters advanced on Konna.
