Burkina Faso: Over 100 Terrorists Killed as Army Regains Control in the North скачать в хорошем качестве

Burkina Faso: Over 100 Terrorists Killed as Army Regains Control in the North

🇧🇫 BREAKING: Burkina Faso Armed Forces Neutralize Over 100 Terrorists in Soum Province The Burkinabè Armed Forces (FAB) have announced a significant victory in the ongoing fight against terrorist groups in the Soum province, located in Burkina Faso's volatile northern region. Between late December 2025 and mid-February 2026, the army has intensified operations, resulting in the neutralization of "several hundred terrorists" nationwide, with a major concentration of these operations occurring in the Soum province area . 📍 Focus on Soum Province Soum province, with its strategic town of Djibo, has long been a hotspot for terrorist activity and a critical target for the military's reconquest efforts. The recent offensives in this area are part of a broader strategy to dislodge armed groups from their strongholds and secure vital supply routes to isolated towns . According to reports from the Agence d'Information du Burkina (AIB), the operations in Soum and surrounding areas have involved elite units such as the Rapid Intervention Battalions (BIR) and the FORSATEC (Special Forces), supported by air assets and Volunteers for the Defense of the Homeland (VDP) . ⚔️ Details of the Offensive · 📍 Location: Soum province (Sahel region), specifically around the areas of Tongomayel, Béléhédé, and approaches to Djibo. · 📅 Timeline: Operations intensified from late December 2025 through mid-February 2026 . · 💥 Operations: Ground assaults combined with precision airstrikes targeting terrorist bases and logistics nodes. · ✅ Outcome: Several hundred terrorists neutralized across the country, including significant losses inflicted on groups operating in Soum province. The operations also led to the dismantling of enemy bases and the recovery of a substantial quantity of arms, ammunition, and military equipment . 📢 Strategic Context: The Battle for the North Soum province has been the scene of some of the most intense battles in Burkina Faso's counter-terrorism efforts. Past incidents, such as the September attack on a civilian convoy near Djibo, highlight the constant threat faced by both the military and civilians . These recent successes demonstrate the military's "change of doctrine" — moving from reactive defense to proactive pursuit of terrorist groups into their sanctuaries. The securing of Soum province is crucial for re-establishing state authority and allowing displaced populations to return to their homes. The operations continue as part of the nationwide general mobilization declared by the transitional government. --- 🔔 Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction: Major success in Soum province 0:45 - Strategic importance of Soum and the Djibo region 1:30 - Details of the operations (BIR, FORSATEC, air support) 2:30 - Results: Neutralizations, weapons recovered, bases dismantled 3:30 - Context: The fight for northern Burkina Faso 4:30 - Outlook: Next steps in the reconquest campaign --- #BurkinaFaso #FASO #SoumProvince #Djibo #ArméeBurkinabè