“The embassy categorically denies any involvement of the French army in the events of the last hours and rumors,” the diplomatic mission said on Twitter.
In particular, we are talking about the spread of information that the authorities of Burkina Faso are currently under the protection of the French military.
Earlier, Le Faso reported that a military coup took place in Burkina Faso, as a result of which Lieutenant Colonel Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba was overthrown.
As noted, the coup was led by Captain Ibrahim Traore.
Russian Ambassador to the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire and Burkina Faso Alexei Saltykov reported that there were no casualties among the Russians during the events in the country.