Two French soldiers killed in Mali - presidency
Two French military personnel were killed while on an operation in Mali on Saturday when an improvised explosive device destroyed their armoured vehicle, the French Presidency said.
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- Published Date: 11:17 | 05 September 2020
- Modified Date: 11:17 | 05 September 2020
Two French soldiers with the Barkhane force in Mali were killed Saturday when their armoured vehicle hit an improvised explosive device, the French presidency said.
A third soldier was wounded in the explosion in the Tessalit province of the northeastern region of Kidal, a statement said.
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