15 soldiers and volunteers killed in ambush by militants in Burkina Faso

In Burkina Faso, at least 15 soldiers and volunteers were killed in an ambush by militants in the eastern province of the country.

The security forces said on Sunday that four soldiers were wounded and 11 have also gone missing after



the attack.

According to the army, search operations are underway and reinforcements have been sent.

Since 2015, the country has been grappling with the insurgency.