Three Barkhane soldiers die in an IED

(B2) Three French soldiers from the Barkhane force were killed on Monday (28.12) in the "three borders" area in central Mali

Their light armored vehicle, which provided an escort mission between Hombori and Gossi (Mali), was hit by an improvised explosive device (IED). Despite the immediate intervention of the medical team present in the convoy and the care provided, " Chief Brigadier Tanerii Mauri and Hunters First Class Dorian Issakhanian and Quentin Pa could not be revived “, indicates the French staff. They belonged to the 1st chasseurs regiment of Thierville-sur-Meuse (East of France).

Observation and aerial protection resources as well as a rapid reaction force on the ground were immediately deployed in order to guarantee the protection of the elements. The number of French soldiers killed in operations in the Sahel since 2013 has risen to 47.

(NGV)