13 French soldiers killed as 2 helicopters collide during Mali anti-terror raid

REUTERS Benoit Tessier

Thirteen soldiers have been confirmed killed following a collision between two French military helicopters during a raid on jihadists in Mali. It is the single greatest loss of military personnel since France intervened in 2013.

“The president announces with deep sadness the death of 13 French troops in Mali on the evening of November 25, in an accident between their two helicopters during a combat mission against jihadists,” a statement from Emmanuel Macron’s office said on Tuesday.

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