From 3 to 23 March, the Barkhane force, together with the Armed Forces of Mali (FAMa) and Niger (FAN), conducted the Monclar operation in the Tri-border area. This engagement, unprecedented in terms of the volume of forces involved, produced very significant results, resulting in the neutralization of a large number of terrorists and the destruction or seizure of a large number of military assets.
VBCI of the French Barkhane force (Picture source: French MoD) |