Burkina Faso: The army traps the terrorists in a wooded area

The fight against terrorism in Burkina Faso has taken a new turn. The troops led by Captain Ibrahim Traoré, engaged in the areas of the attacks, are achieving great exploits in the face of the enemy. Determined to reconquest areas formerly occupied by assailants, the Burkinabe soldiers have launched a large-scale operation across the entire national territory.

In the Sahel region, terrorists affiliated with the Islamic State support group suffered a heavy defeat. The terrorists, who thought they were safe in a wooded area in the Sahel, were annihilated by high-pressure strikes. The Burkinabe army leaves no terrorist on its path. No place is hidden from the combat forces, who have sophisticated means at their disposal.

The Burkinabe authorities Hope to reconquest all of the 40% of territory still under the control of terrorists, who has forced civilian populations to seek refuge in neighboring countries.  To do so, they have launched a deadly and fierce offensive that is being carried out by defense forces composed of ground and air forces. These operations were made possible thanks to a new batch of military equipment acquired by Captain Ibrahim Traoré.

The President of the MPSR has provided the soldiers with drones, warplanes, weapons, and troop and combat transport vehicles. «These strategic resources were acquired from the national budget with the purpose of enhancing the operational capabilities of the defense and security forces. He declared that « The aerial equipment provide greater variety to the combat forces. They not only allow greater freedom of movement for units but also, can be used for humanitarian actions for the benefit of populations»

Yannick H.