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British Troops Engage with Terrorist Fighters in Mali.

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M2 PRESSWIRE-October 22, 2021-: British Troops Engage with Terrorist Fighters in Mali

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On 20 October, the UK Task Group in Mali were engaged by armed terrorist fighters while on patrol. They returned fire and killed two members of a Terrorist Armed Group.

There were no UK or UN force causalities.

This is the first time UK troops have come under fire in Mali.

Minister for the Armed Forces James Heappey said:

"This is an important reminder that as we broaden the focus of Defence to State based threats in new domains like cyber and space, we still rely on our Armed Forces to apply lethal forces in close contact with our enemies.

No matter how much technology we invest in, it all comes to naught without the bravery and determination of our Armed Forces.

Following a search of the area, the British troops found a cache of weapons including an AK47, a machine gun, 100 rounds of ammunition and a radio.

This operation shows how the UK Armed Forces are stepping up and making a meaningful contribution to the UN's peacekeeping effort, particularly toward protecting civilians by disrupting dangerous terrorist groups.

A UN Spokesperson said:

UN peacekeepers from the British contingent of MINUSMA (LRRG) travelling from Gao to Ménaka on a security patrol repelled an attack by two armed individuals. The UN peacekeepers vigorously retaliated, neutralizing the two individuals.

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