An attack on the international airport in Niger’s capital early Thursday left at least 11 soldiers and two civilians dead, along with 22 assailants, according to the country’s defence ministry, as reported by Vanguard.
A deadly assault rocked Niger’s capital in the early hours of Thursday, targeting the international airport and leaving at least 13 dead — 11 soldiers and two civilians. The defence ministry confirmed 22 attackers were also killed in the clash.
Despite the chaos, officials say the airport remains “fully secure” and open to air traffic, even as a large-scale military operation continues in the area. Details on the identity of the attackers or their motive haven’t yet been released.
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