We know that this hotel, in which the stop mostly foreigners, including members of the United Nations. There are victims – victims of the attacks, according to doctors, have killed at least 20 people. Some have managed to free the hostages – 33 of them were injured and another 15 injured admitted to the hospital before.
It is known that it is a hotel, which stopped mostly foreigners, including members of the United Nations. There are victims – victims of the attacks, according to doctors, have killed at least 20 people. Some have managed to free the hostages – 33 of them were injured and another 15 injured admitted to the hospital before.
The operation to free the hostages continues in these moments – from the upper floors of the hotel occasionally hear the sounds of gunfire. According to some reports, the local law enforcement officers actively help special forces stationed in Burkina Faso, the French military contingent. Now while it is impossible to say how many more hostages may remain in the hands of terrorists, all in hotel “Splendid” almost 150 rooms. Also, the number of unknown assailants. It is reported that during the night assault special forces broke into the hotel lobby, the rebels were forced to retreat, and they barricaded themselves in a room on the fourth floor. At the same time managed to free more than 60 hostages, among them was the Minister of Labour of Burkina Faso. Here is what those who have escaped from captivity:
“It was a nightmare. The shooting, explosions, people screaming, there was blood everywhere. These bastards shot at those who are lying on the floor. They just finished those who were still alive. Then they set fire to something and started the fire. I miraculously burned and suffocated from the smoke, I was able to jump through the broken window, “- says Yanik Sawadogo.
For his attack militants chose the liveliest place – the center of the city. Hotels, dozens of cafes and restaurants that are crowded in the evenings. There is always a lot of foreigners. Guests of the hotel captured were mostly citizens of other states. It is possible that among the hostages could be employees of foreign diplomatic missions and the United Nations.
The chronology of events is as follows: about half past seven in the evening near the hotel “Splendid” and cafe “Cappuccino” heard two powerful explosions – in the air soar parked cars . After a few seconds a group of armed masked men burst into the building cafes and hotels. Heard gunshots and screams, found themselves in the neighborhood passersby scattered in panic. After some time the police arrive to place orders and army units, who take the quarter in a tight circle.
“The attackers entered the hotel, there was shooting, is now around full of police and military. We know that terrorists have no chance,” – said an eyewitness.
In the midst of the events managed Contact the Honorary Consul of Russia in Burkina Faso.
“ Three men in masks, or turbans, light-skinned, speak Arabic. They first attacked the visitors of this cafe, and then the terrorists attacked a hotel across the street. Front of the hotel were machines that have either been shot or blown up – is still unknown. Then they broke into a hotel and opened fire on visitors. All with whom I am in touch – it was the police, our citizens say that none of our citizens was not in this area “, – said the honorary consul of the Russian Federation in Burkina Faso Anne Rachina (Coulibaly).
The number of victims of this terrorist attack in the center of Ouagadougou is still unknown. According to various reports of deaths from 20 to 30 people. However, until the operation is completed, the data may change. Responsibility for the attack has taken the Islamist group “Al Qaeda” in the Islamic Maghreb. It is prohibited in many countries, including Russia. Militants of this group was made an attack on the hotel “Radisson Blu” in Bamako, Mali, last November. Then, in the hands of the bandits appeared to 170 people. As a result of the assault was able to release most of the hostages. The victims of the terrorist attack 19 people. Including six Russians, airline staff “Volga-Dnepr”.
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In Burkina Faso, the Islamists seized the hotel in the city center
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In Burkina Faso, the Islamists seized the hotel in the city center
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In Burkina Faso, the Islamists seized the hotel in the city center
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