Mali: French soldiers from Barkhane targeted by an explosion

For the time being, no official confirmation has been obtained from the French General Staff.

But according to a Malian military official and a local elected official speaking on condition of anonymity, three French soldiers were injured and evacuated by helicopter to the Barkhane base in Gao after their vehicle exploded.

The explosion is said to be attributed to a vehicle bomb by sources familiar with the circumstances of the attack.

Recently, Emmanuel Macron announced the end of Operation Barkhane in the Sahel.

This is a “profound transformation” of the French military presence in the Sahel, the head of state said at a press conference on 10 June.

This should be based on "an international alliance bringing together the States of the region".

Consultations will be held soon with the Americans and Europeans for a result “by the end of June.” These announcements are part of the political will already outlined by the Head of State to reduce the military presence in the medium term. French in the area.

More information to come