Violent clash between the Barkhane force and jihadists in northern Mali. 1 soldier killed
(B2) French Defense Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian announced it on Wednesday afternoon (October 29) before the National Assembly, in Paris, before the discussion of the 2015 defense budget. Last night (October 28 to 29) as part of a planned operation to fight against jihadist movements, a violent clash opposed, in northern Mali, in the Tigharghar massif, the Barkhane force to a major armed terrorist group of AQIM type “, a terrorist camp sheltering about thirty individuals. " The fights just ended ».
(Update 21 p.m.) The Minister of Defense indicated in the evening that a soldier had been killed and 2 others injured in this action. One of the wounded soldiers is currently supported by Tessalit's advanced surgical antenna. The life of this soldier is not in danger " indicates the General Staff of the armies which adds that a " twenty terrorists were neutralized ».
32 years old, Thomas Dupuy belonged to the Commando Parachutiste de l'Air N°10, based in Orléans.. He had notably served in Afghanistan in 2011, before joining the Sahelian theater last August. He was a recognized specialist in the fields of air support, operational signals and very high opening jumps,” said JY Le Drian. saluting the courageous commitment” of the non-commissioned officer.
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