Air Delivered event in Arbinda area, Burkina Faso on Wed 15th April 2026

15th April 2026

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About 100 terrorists neutralised in burkina faso military operation near arbinda

By: Zagazola Makama

About 100 suspected terrorists have been neutralised in a coordinated air and ground operation conducted by Burkinabe forces near Arbinda in the Sahel region.

Security sources said the operation began with precision airstrikes targeting insurgent positions located approximately 20 kilometres north-east of Arbinda, followed by a ground clearance mission by advancing troops.

According to the sources, the combined assault led to heavy losses on the side of the insurgents, with about 100 fighters neutralised during the initial phase of the operation.

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