Europe 1 with AFP 10:15 p.m., September 24, 2021

The Élysée announced the death of a French soldier in Mali on Friday morning.

Master-corporal Maxime Blasco, of the 7th battalion of alpine hunters of Varces, in Isère, died in action "against an armed terrorist group", specifies the presidency.

A French soldier was killed in action in Mali on Friday morning, the Élysée announced in the evening, expressing "particularly strong emotion" from President Emmanuel Macron, who "reaffirms France's determination in its fight against terrorism".

Military medal received in June

Master Corporal Maxime Blasco, of the 7th Battalion of Alpine Chasseurs de Varces, in Isère, died in action "against an armed terrorist group".

He had received in June the military medal "for the exceptional value of his services", specifies the Elysee in a press release.