13 French troops killed in helicopter crash in Mali

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13 French troops killed in helicopter crash in Mali

Thirteen French soldiers were killed when two helicopters collided during an operation against jihadists in Mali, the French president's office said.

The accident happened on Monday evening, according to a statement from the presidential palace.

French President Emmanuel Macron expressed his "deep sadness" over the incident.

More at: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-50557511

Le Figaro (FR), 2 helicopters had an accident.
https://www.lefigaro.fr/international/mali-treize-militaires-francais-tues-dans-l-accident-de-deux-helicopteres-20191126

Thirteen French troops killed in Mali helicopter accident
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-france-mali/thirteen-french-troops-killed-in-mali-helicopter-accident-idUSKBN1Y00VR

Breaking news, few details. Sad.

DEVELOPING NOW: 13 French soldiers have died in a helicopter accident in Mali, French President Emmanuel Macron says

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