7,000 soldiers mobilized in France's major cities amid high alert over attack
STORY: 7,000 soldiers mobilized in France's major cities amid high alert over attack
SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 2, 2023
DATELINE: Nov. 3, 2023
LENGTH: 00:00:46
LOCATION: SAINT-ETIENNE, France
CATEGORY: MILITARY
SHOTLIST:
1. various of soldiers patrolling the streets as part of Operation Sentinel
STORYLINE:
The French military has reinforced its presence in French cities following the increase in terrorist threats in the country.
7,000 soldiers from France's anti-terrorism special force Sentinel are deployed throughout the country, particularly in large cities.
Following the terrorist attack that occurred in Arras on Oct. 13, 2023, French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne has put the country on its highest security alert.
Around 3,000 soldiers have been permanently assigned to Operation Sentinel since 2021. The workforce has therefore been doubled due to the current situation in France.
These soldiers can be present during large gatherings of people such as a concert or a sporting event. They organize their prese
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