The army in Burkina Faso announced the neutralization of about 41 militants and the death of 8 soldiers during an ambush against a unit of the 11th Commando Infantry Regiment According to the statement, the unit carried out a particularly strong and brave response that forced the terrorists to flee, leaving behind 41 bodies, and weapons, ammunition and vehicles were seized, on the Burkinabe side. Unfortunately, eight (08) soldiers lost their lives during the fighting and dozens more were wounded.
On Tuesday, September 13, 2022, during the return of the units engaged in the combing and inspection that began following the attack on the Dio detachment, a unit consisting of elements of the 11th Commando Infantry Regiment was ambushed 11 kilometers from the city of Warsi (Udalan), (Sahel Governorate). In the face of heavy fire, the unit made a particularly strong and brave response that forced the terrorists to flee, leaving behind 41 bodies. Weapons, ammunition and vehicles were also seized. On the friendly side, unfortunately, eight (08) soldiers lost their lives during the fighting and dozens of others were wounded and the intervention of the reinforcements allowed the evacuation of the wounded towards the health services of the armies to take care of them.
The Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces pays tribute to the brave fighters who fell in their hands and wishes a speedy recovery to the wounded. And he congratulates all the land and air units for their unwavering commitment to the operations of securing the national territory.
