At least 12 French soldiers have been killed in a helicopter crash during an operation against terrorists in Mali.
French President Emmanuel Macron has expressed his "deep sadness" over the incident.
The accident happened on Monday evening, a statement said.
France has had about 4,500 combat troops in west Africa since 2012.


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