Russia says its forces helped repel Niger’s Niamey airport attack
TL;DR
Russia confirms its African Corps helped Nigerien forces repel an IS-linked attack on Niamey’s main airport, with 20 attackers killed and four Nigerien soldiers wounded; Niger’s junta welcomed Moscow’s involvement and the leader later visited a Russian base.
- Russia confirms helping to repel Niger airport attack Vanguard News
- Gun-wielding IS militants roamed freely on airport tarmac during Niger attack, footage shows Reuters
- Suspected jihadists attack airport near Niger's capital BBC
- Islamic State claims attack on international airport and airbase in Niger The Guardian
- Niger military gov’t says France, Benin, Ivory Coast behind airport attack Al Jazeera
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