Ouagadougou: The Combat Forces in Burkina Faso achieved substantial victories in December 2025, dealing significant blows to terrorist elements across several regions. These operations included the destruction of enemy equipment and the neutralization of numerous adversaries.

According to Burkina Information Agency, the operations commenced on December 1, when units of the 29th Rapid Intervention Battalion (BIR 29) conducted an offensive reconnaissance along the Tougan-Soumara-Boumba axis. They engaged a criminal group, swiftly gaining control, neutralizing multiple enemy elements, and recovering valuable equipment.

On December 2, air assets were alerted to suspicious movements in the Mani area. A pickup truck, heavily armed with a 14.5 mm anti-aircraft gun, was intercepted and subsequently destroyed, along with its armament and ammunition. The following day, a Special Forces commando confirmed the total destruction of the enemy's weapons.

Further successes were recorded on December 3, as the 18th BIR's Special Intervention Group neutralized a criminal group in the Mawe area. The Combat Forces maintained their momentum, with the 21st BIR launching a reconnaissance mission on December 4, which forced the enemy to flee, abandoning their equipment.

Operations continued throughout the month, with notable achievements including the repulsion of an attack on an outpost in Pensa on December 12 and the dismantling of a terrorist hideout in the Titao area on December 21. On December 30, the 18th BIR's special intervention group neutralized criminals in the Dar es Salam area and thwarted an ambush in Taparko.

These operations underscore the growing capabilities of the Combat Forces and their steadfast commitment to countering the threat posed by terrorists across Burkina Faso.