Three French soldiers were killed during an operation in Mali, according to information transmitted by the Elysee.

A total of 47 soldiers have died during Operation "Barkhane" since 2013.

Three French soldiers were killed in operation in Mali on Monday, when their armored vehicle was hit by an explosive device in the Hombori region, the Elysee said.

The deaths of these three soldiers belonging to the 1st regiment of hunters of Thierville-sur-Meuse (Meuse) bring to 47 the number of French soldiers killed in Operation Serval.

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