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Gunmen attacked the main airport in Niger's capital Niamey early Thursday, killing 11 soldiers and two civilians, while 22 attackers were also killed in an exchange of fire.
Niamey, Niger
Who
Gunmen, Niger security forces, Niger's Defence Ministry, authorities
What
Gunmen attacked the main airport in Niger's capital Niamey early Thursday, killing 11 soldiers and two civilians, while 22 attackers were also killed in an exchange of fire.
When
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 05:00:00 GMT · 1d 6h ago
Where
Niamey, Niger ·
Why
The attack underscores persistent militant pressure on a strategic Sahel military hub.
The Frontline Impact
How this affects you
The attack resulted in 13 deaths on the government side and 22 attackers killed, highlighting ongoing jihadi violence in the Sahel region and the strategic importance of the airport.
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