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13 French soldiers killed in Mali helicopter collision: Elysee
PARIS, Nov 26, 2019 (BSS/AFP) – Thirteen soldiers from France’s anti-
terrorist Barkhane force in Mali were killed after two helicopters collided
during an operation in the country’s north, the French presidency said
Tuesday.
The accident occurred on Monday evening while the forces were engaging
jihadist fighters who have staged a series of deadly strikes in northern Mali
in recent weeks, the Elysee Palace said.
BSS/AFP/FI/ 1520 hrs