French Army Special Forces were parachuted on the city of Tessalit to take the control of airport

French army soldiers of Special Forces were parachuted on the city of Tessalit during the the night of Friday, February 8, 2013, to take the control of the airport. Followed by an air assault of paratroopers of the 1er RCP (1st Parachute Chasseur Regiment) to strengthen the Special Forces, and secure the airport (With Video).

Drop of French Special Forces paratroopers over the airport of Tessalit, picture take by a Harfang drone during the night of Friday, February 8, 2013.

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