source: AFP; Africa News
actor1: JNIM: Group for Support of Islam and Muslims
actor2: Military Forces of Burkina Faso (2015-)
location: Ouagadougou
notes: High-profile attack in Ouagadougou simultaneously targeted the Chief of Staff Headquarters and the French Embassy. The attack was initiated by the detonation of an explosives-laden vehicle at the Chief of Staff headquarters. Militants attacked guard posts at sites with light weapons, and gunfire was reported in the capital throughout the day. In the evening, when operations to counter the attacks had ended, eight assailants were reportedly killed, four at each location. According to official sources, eight members of Burkina's defense and security were also confirmed killed and as many as 90 wounded, including a dozen severely. The casualty toll could continue to rise as the situation evolves and the dust settles. JNIM claimed responsibility.