Burkina-Faso: Army destroys large terrorist base in Guinbila (Center-North)
The Burkinabe army continues to launch major offensives against terrorist groups, determined to reclaim all territories fallen into the hands of assailants. It is in this context that the elements of the 8th Rapid Intervention Battalion (BIR) conducted a large-scale operation earlier this week, resulting in the destruction of a major terrorist base in the Center-North region, specifically in Guinbila, north of Barsalgho.
Over three days, from April 15 to 17, 2024, the elements of the 8th Rapid Intervention Battalion (BIR) demonstrated bravery during intense combat in Guinbila, a locality where the army had withdrawn from five years ago, allowing terrorist groups to establish a large base.
During this ambitious initiative on Wednesday, April 17, the fighters encountered heavy fire from the criminals at the entrance of the base. Without hesitation, the patriotic forces promptly retaliated, leading to violent clashes. Air support was alerted and conducted a precision strike that targeted a first group of terrorists attempting to flee with their killed and wounded comrades.
Meanwhile, aircraft spotted other fugitives heading towards Taouremba, concealed under large trees to evade army surveillance. However, they underestimated the capabilities of combat aircraft. Pilots, who had been tracking them for a long time, launched powerful missiles, annihilating the criminals and their logistics.
Another group of survivors did not get far before being targeted by fighter cannons. As the war rages on in all regions, the combat forces, besides the Center-North, achieved a significant victory over criminals on the morning of April 16, 2024, in the Sablogo area, Koulpélogo province. The clashes between the 11th BIR and a terrorist gang occurred during a reconnaissance mission in the Kankanmogre forest near Sablogo.
After intense combat lasting an hour, security forces gained the upper hand, forcing the enemies to retreat, leaving behind corpses and logistics.
