Major Terror Attack On A Military Base In Burkina Faso Has Killed 24

France 24: Burkina Faso troops killed in 'major attack' by ‘terrorist armed groups’

Unidentified militants killed more than a dozen soldiers in northern Burkina Faso Monday in what the army described as a "major attack" by "terrorist armed groups".

A “provisional report” by Burkina Faso's army put the toll at “more than a dozen” soldiers killed and several wounded. With some soldiers still missing, the death toll could hit 20 dead, said security sources.

The attack occurred in the early hours of the morning in Koutougou in Soum province, according to an army statement.

"In reaction to this barbaric attack, a vast air and land search operation is seeking to neutralise the many assailants," the statement added. "A provisional report states that more than a dozen soldiers were killed, and several were wounded."

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Update #1: Burkina Faso troops killed in 'major terrorist attack': Army -- Al Jazeera
Update #2: At least 10 Burkina Faso soldiers killed in militant attack -- Reuters

WNU Editor: This was a major attack involving 40 militants (if not more). The casualty numbers are also climbing .... Death toll from Burkina Faso militant attack rises to 24: army (Reuters).