A soldier from the 1st spahis of Valence killed in Mali between Gao and Menaka
(B2) A soldier from the Barkhane force died this Sunday (November 2) in Mali. Brigadier Ronan Pointeau of the 1st Spahis Regiment of Valence was on board a light armored vehicle, between Gao and Menaka, protecting a convoy, when he was " struck by the deflagration of an explosive device “according to the staff of the armies. The explosion was violent enough to cause the vehicle to overturn. The medical team present on site immediately intervened to take care of the crew of the vehicle while a Tiger helicopter secured the area. The wounded were evacuated by a Cayman helicopter to the surgical branch in Gao. But Brigadier Ronan Pointeau could not be saved, he died of his injuries. The other passengers in the vehicle were taken care of. " Their condition does not inspire concern. »
(NGV)