12 May, 16:42··

French soldiers did not die in Ukraine.

France24

Two French soldiers, Sergeant Bin Chen and Corporal-Chef Axel Delplanque, died in Odesa, Ukraine. Pro-Russian sources falsely claimed a Russian attack caused their deaths. Investigations show their deaths were not related to a Russian attack.

The two French soldiers, Sergeant Bin Chen and Corporal Axel Delplanque, were initially reported missing in Odesa. Investigations have now confirmed that they died. However, the French government stated that their deaths were not caused by an attack from Russian forces. The exact circumstances of their deaths are still being investigated. The investigation is looking into how the soldiers died in Odesa.

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Highlights

Two French Soldiers Died

Sergeant Bin Chen and Corporal-Chef Axel Delplanque died recently.

False Russian Claims

Pro-Russian accounts wrongly said they died in a Russian attack.

Deaths Not Russian Attack

Their deaths were not caused by a Russian attack.

Missing Soldiers Reported

Two French soldiers were initially reported missing in Odesa.

Investigation Ongoing

The circumstances of their loss are being investigated.

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