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Three French soldiers killed in Libya

Xinhua, July 20, 2016 Adjust font size:

Three French soldiers have been killed in Libya where the country has special forces operating, the French Defence Ministry confirmed on Wednesday.

In a statement, the ministry said three non-commissioned officers who were on mission in Libya were killed, without giving further details.

According to local reports, two soldiers were killed on Sunday in Libyan eastern city of Benghazi after a militia shot down their helicopter.

Earlier on Wednesday, the government's spokesman Stephane Le Foll said French special units have been operating in Libya, confirming reports on secret military action against the Islamic State group in the north African country.

"Special forces are there, of course, to help and to make sure France is present everywhere in the struggle against terrorists," he said. Endi