RAFALES OVER AFRICA

摘要

Terrorist groups attempted to push south to seize Bamako, the capital of Mali, on January 11, 2013 in an effort to expand their influence over the country and the entire region. France reacted immediately to protect the thousands of French citizens in Bamako and, after fierce fighting, helicopters from the 4e Regiment d'Helicopteres de Forces Speciales (4th Special Forces Helicopter Regiment) stopped the columns of 'technicals'. One French Gazelle pilot was killed within their ranks.