Despite the putsch in Ouagadougou, on the ground the war continues in Burkina Faso. Sixty jihadists were killed in the north of the country during an operation led by Burkinabè forces, assisted by French units from Operation Barkhane, the French army general staff announced on Sunday.
“On four occasions, between January 16 and 23, 2022, different groups of terrorists were located, identified and neutralized by Burkinabè forces and by Barkhane units”, we learned from the general staff. . “In total, nearly sixty terrorists were put out of action. Twenty motorcycles and several armed pick-ups were destroyed,” continued the French army.
“This operation, near the border with Mali, aimed to recognize areas known to harbor refuges for armed terrorist groups. On four occasions, between January 16 and 23, 2022, different groups of terrorists were located, identified and neutralized by Burkinabè forces and by Barkhane units.
Air strikes and drone attacks
A Tiger patrol thus intervened on January 16 to neutralize a group of terrorists in the Gorom-Gorom region. On January 17 and 18, airstrikes by the Barkhane Force, guided by Burkinabè units, destroyed several vehicles and neutralized a column of terrorists near the border between Burkina Faso and Mali. Finally, on January 23, the combined engagement of Mirage 2000 fighters and drones led to the neutralization of another group of terrorists and the destruction of a dozen motorcycles east of Djibo.
“The results of this joint operation reflect the very good level of cooperation with the armed forces of Burkina Faso, in support of which the Barkhane Force is committed to protecting the populations and fighting once morest terrorism” underlined the French General Staff. in his press release. “This operation illustrates the commitment and determination of Barkhane and all its partners to continue the fight once morest armed terrorist groups” concludes the French armed forces.