Bamako: Three Malian soldiers were killed when their vehicle hit a landmine in the central region of Mopti, officials said.
Two others were wounded and taken to a hospital, the defence ministry said in a statement.
No group has claimed responsibility for the device, according to the (BBC).
The incident happened in Mondoro, next to the border with Burkina Faso, the statement said.
Attacks across the country have increased recently, including a shooting at a hotel in the capital, Bamako, that left 22 people dead in November.
QNA
