Terrorist attack kills 23 Chadian soldiers

RT

Published 6 May, 2026 11:13 | Updated 6 May, 2026 12:15

At least 23 Chadian soldiers have been killed in an attack by Boko Haram militants on a military base, the armed forces reported on Tuesday.

The attack occurred late in the evening of May 4 on Barka Tolorom island, where insurgents targeted a base of Chad’s Defense and Security Forces. Military officials said the troops mounted a “fierce counterattack,” ultimately repelling the assault after heavy fighting.

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