A 4th French soldier killed in Mali east of Gao
(BRUSSELS2) A fourth French soldier fell at the front in Mali. Chief Sergeant Wilfried Pingaud, of 68e African artillery regiment of La Valbonne, " was involved in security operations led by Malian, African and French forces around the liberated city of Gao (and) was fatally injured in a clash with local terrorist groups near Tin Keraten “says the French Ministry of Defense. Military at the 68e African artillery regiment from La Valbonne, it had been engaged in Operation Serval since January 24th.
