Two paratrooper hussars killed in Mali

(B2) Two soldiers from the French Barkhane operation in the Sahel were killed in operation on Saturday (September 5) in Mali. The first class brigadier-in-chief ST (*) and the first class paratrooper hussar Arnaud Volpe, were mortally wounded " after the destruction of their armored vehicle by an improvised explosive device (IED), this morning during an operation in the region of Tessalit in Mali “Said the Elysée in a press release.

A third soldier was seriously injured in the explosion. Its state " is stable, but its vital prognosis remains reserved “ indicates the staff of the armies. They belonged to the 1st Parachute Hussar Regiment (RHP) of Tarbes. The rapid reaction force was activated, supported by two Mirage 2000 D aircraft.

« The determination of the Barkhane force is in no way undermined against an enemy still capable of delivering blows says the Chief of the Defense Staff, General Lecointre.

(NGV)

*Name has not been released at the request of the family.