13 French soldiers killed as two helicopters collide in mid-air

No one survived Monday’s crash, which is the deadliest incident involving the French military since 1983.

Thirteen French soldiers fighting Islamist insurgents in Mali have been killed after two helicopters collided in mid-air.

No one survived the crash which happened as the aircraft were flying very low and “in total darkness” – making the operation more complex.

This is the deadliest incident involving the French military since 1983, when 58 paratroopers were killed in a truck bombing in Lebanon.

The troops who died in Monday’s tragedy in the Liptako region near Niger were helping French commandos on the ground hunting down a group of extremists.

French President Emmanuel Macron expressed his “deep sadness” and called the soldiers “heroes” who “had only one goal: protecting us”.

The flight data recorders have been found and an investigation is under way.

The soldiers were chasing fighters with the Islamic State in the Greater Sahara, which is linked to IS.

Source: SKY NEWS

67 Thoughts to “13 French soldiers killed as two helicopters collide in mid-air”

  1. Hello there! This post could not be written any better! Reading this post reminds me of my old room mate! Annmarie Tedie Zeralda

  2. I have read so many articles regarding the blogger lovers except this post is really a good paragraph, keep it up. Natividad Wendel Steinway

  3. What a great roundup for Cinco de Mayo! Thanks for sharing my charro beans recipe! Andrea Morten Borchers

  4. Thanks, I have just been looking for information about this subject for ages and yours is the best I have found out till now. However, what about the bottom line? Are you sure concerning the source? Melania Vlad Isaacson

  5. This is a good tip particularly to those fresh to the blogosphere. Simple but very accurate information?Many thanks for sharing this one. A must read article! Alane Elston Theodora

  6. Wow, this paragraph is fastidious, my sister is analyzing these things, so I am going to convey her. Zulema Jody Kassia

  7. you have an excellent blog here! would you wish to make some invite posts on my blog? Kaye Ad Kenton

  8. Wonderful to hear, Kelly! Thank you for your comment. Izabel Wilburt Lynnell

  9. Normaal gezien haat ik regenjassen omdat ze zo lomp zijn! Maar deze ziet er echt superleuk uit! Hihih, leuke laarzen ook! Lara Hartley Katrine

  10. What a nice article. It keeps me reading more and more! Jenilee Marty Avigdor

  11. Absolutely delicious! I used KA White Wheat flour and regular sugar. Used 3/4 tsp fine sea salt and reduce it to 1/2 or use kosher next time. And there will be a next time. Shell Stuart Savanna

  12. Great pictures & history lesson ! Thank you for sharing! Hope you are doing well? Yevette Eugene Ho

  13. Of course, what a splendid site and informative posts, I definitely will bookmark your website. Best Regards! Barby Doyle Nilson

  14. I am no longer certain the place you are getting your information, but good topic. I needs to spend some time learning much more or working out more. Thanks for magnificent information I was in search of this info for my mission. Francyne Bealle Tony

  15. Hi there. I found your website via Google whilst looking for a related subject, your site got here up. It seems good. I have bookmarked it in my google bookmarks to visit then. Celene Malchy Aminta

  16. My Geo-strategic analysis suggest that the objective of current chinese aggression is not limited to land grab or demonstrating its military dominance in the region or to address its concerns about securing KK highway & CPEC from the close proximity that DBO Shyok brings Indian troops to, but the not so apparant geopolitical objective is much more subtle and deeper than what it appears to the plain eyes. Zena Rube Matthiew

  17. I could not refrain from commenting. Very well written! Orsola Aleksandr Morita

  18. Pretty section of content. I just stumbled upon your site and in accession capital to assert that I acquire in fact enjoyed account your blog posts. Anyway I will be subscribing to your augment and even I achievement you access consistently rapidly. Filippa Padraig Silberman

  19. very nice put up, i certainly love this website, carry on it Etti Willie Bozovich

  20. This is really interesting, You are a very skilled blogger. Felita Aylmar Leandra

  21. Your arguments should be taken as the standard when it comes to this topic. Austin Paulie Hamner

  22. Great to see because I’ve bin here! I also have made a video of Rome, check it on my channel! Jeanna Clay Lolly

  23. Attractive part of content. I just stumbled upon your weblog and in accession capital to say that I get actually loved account your blog posts. Arliene Fonsie Thaddus

  24. What a fun idea to make the ornaments! So beautiful with the dark night sky. Wendi El Buskus

  25. I blog often and I truly thank you for your content. The article has truly peaked my interest. I will book mark your website and keep checking for new information about once a week. I opted in for your Feed as well. Theodosia Keary Pentheas

  26. You really make it seem so easy with your presentation but I find this topic to be actually something which I think I would never understand. It seems too complicated and very broad for me. I am looking forward for your next post, I will try to get the hang of it! Anna-Diane Vergil Cohbath

  27. You have made some really good points there. I looked on the web to learn more about the issue and found most individuals will go along with your views on this web site. Rosaleen Ruben Purdum

  28. You made some respectable factors there. I searched the net for the issue and found most people will support with your site. Jaynell Zack Goldfinch

  29. Like!! I blog frequently and I really thank you for your content. The article has truly peaked my interest. Lisa Jarrid Weingartner

  30. Offering unique content that is not found anywhere else within your niche is the right path towards finding success with your blog. Esma Issiah Tabbatha

  31. I cannot thank you enough for the blog. Much thanks again. Much obliged. Nedda Baily Erv

  32. Very good article. I am dealing with a few of these issues as well.. Giulia Corbet Doty

  33. I really like utilizing hand crafted beads in jewelry. Cristi Schuyler Moguel

  34. What a lovely experience! I loved that you added costs and details about each place. Thank you for sharing! Lori Hans Sexton

  35. Hi there. I found your blog by means of Google whilst looking for a related subject, your site got here up. It seems to be good. I have bookmarked it in my google bookmarks to visit then. Nikkie Gene Reahard

  36. In auctor lobortis lacus. Cras id dui. Donec quam felis, ultricies nec, pellentesque eu, pretium quis, sem. Sed a libero. Donec vitae orci sed dolor rutrum auctor. Bobby Chris Heddie

  37. You have made some good points there. I looked on the web to learn more about the issue and found most individuals will go along with your views on this web site. Beckie Rouvin Vyky

  38. I was able to find good info from your blog articles. Carolan Frasco Quintilla

  39. yups, untuk breadcrumb jg custom. Keren ni cukup jeli analisis-nya. Steffane Caddric Piper

  40. Hello there. I found your blog by means of Google at the same time as searching for a similar topic, your site came up. It seems great. I have bookmarked it in my google bookmarks to visit then. Datha Kliment Valoniah

    1. aircellence

      Thank you

  41. These are such amazing tips! My parents always used my school holidays to plan trips. I always looked forward to them when growing up! Leanor Mikel Fennessy

  42. I got this web site from my friend who shared with me regarding this website and at the moment this time I am visiting this web site and reading very informative posts at this place.| Enrica Fax Kazim

  43. Incredible points. Outstanding arguments. Keep up the great spirit. Anne-Corinne Phillipe Hernando

  44. Helpful information. Lucky me I discovered your website by accident, and I am stunned why this accident did not took place earlier! I bookmarked it. Jillayne Maurice Marysa

  45. Hey there. I found your web site by way of Google whilst looking for a related topic, your website got here up. It appears good. I have bookmarked it in my google bookmarks to come back then. Querida Pierson Iz

  46. You made some clear points there. I did a search on the subject matter and found most people will approve with your site. Keelia Forster Tavis

  47. An impressive share! I have just forwarded this onto a co-worker who had been doing a little homework on this. Chandra Everard Sunil

  48. Really enjoyed this article. Really thank you! Really Cool. Jessie Mead Khai Truda Leighton Judon

  49. I was extremely pleased to find this web site. I need to to thank you for your time for this wonderful read!! I definitely appreciated every part of it and I have you book marked to see new information on your web site. Kimberlyn Blaine Fields

  50. Hmm is anyone else encountering problems with the images on this blog loading? Sara Burl Sheffy

  51. These seem very nice & luxurious. Good smelling shampoo is always the best. Pansie Obie Siegel

  52. Track can help you build the right muscles to make yourself faster, including your footwork, which will bleed into your football skills. Aila Burty Koosis

  53. Hello. This article was extremely fascinating, particularly since I was looking for thoughts on this matter last Wednesday. Maryellen Bondie Quintessa

    1. aircellence

      Interesting to know.

  54. Awesome write-up. I am a normal visitor of your site and appreciate you taking the time to maintain the excellent site. I will be a frequent visitor for a long time. Fannie Tirrell Forward

  55. Very good post. I will be experiencing some of these issues as well.. Jessy Hansiain Raveaux

  56. When I originally commented I appear to have clicked the -Notify me when new comments are added- checkbox and from now on whenever a comment is added I recieve 4 emails with the exact same comment. Is there a means you can remove me from that service? Many thanks!| Elsy Tiebold Serafina

  57. Hi mates, good article and nice urging commented here, I am really enjoying by these. Brunhilde Loren Asta

  58. Hey! This post could not be written any better! Reading through this post reminds me of my old room mate! He always kept talking about this. I will forward this write-up to him. Pretty sure he will have a good read. Many thanks for sharing!| Sabrina Leupold Ricca

  59. Terrific work! That is the type of information that are meant to be shared across the internet. Matty Aluin Jerz

  60. great points altogether, you simply received a new reader. What might you suggest about your submit that you simply made a few days in the past? Any positive? Daphne Bern Pettifer

  61. Hi there. I discovered your website by way of Google at the same time as searching for a related matter, your site got here up. It looks great. I have bookmarked it in my google bookmarks to visit then. Lynda Anatol Barbabra

  62. I blog quite often and I seriously appreciate your content. Your article has really peaked my interest. I will bookmark your website and keep checking for new information about once a week. I subscribed to your RSS feed as well. Diena Haley Verlie

  63. This is very interesting, You are a very skilled blogger. I have joined your rss feed and look forward to seeking more of your magnificent post. Also, I have shared your web site in my social networks! Josephina Brandtr Armin

  64. Thanks for every other magnificent article. The place else may just anybody get that kind of information in such a perfect way of writing? Dee Dee Bat Macur

  65. It is my opinion that Russia has fucked the world. No person believes anyone now because of their dirty tricks. Now they kill people with nerve gases and think no one can stop them until we turn our backs on them. Cut air and money ties and see how long Putin lasts in power. Lenette Amble Weinstein

Comments are closed.