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Niger Reels From ISIS Attack, Vows Revenge

Islamic State Claims Attack on Niger Airport, Military Ruler Vows Retaliation

Islamic State in the Sahel claimed responsibility for an attack on the international airport and adjacent air force base in Niamey, the capital of Niger, according to the SITE Intelligence Group, which tracks jihadist activity and communications worldwide. The assault, involving gunfire and explosions, prompted Niger's military ruler to vow retaliation, accusing France, Benin, and Côte d'Ivoire of involvement without providing evidence.

The attack, which began shortly after midnight on Thursday, involved motorcycle-riding militants using heavy weaponry and drones. Reports indicated damage to planes belonging to an Ivorian carrier and a Togolese airline. Heavy security has been deployed around the main airport in Niamey following the incident.

General Abdourahmane Tchiani, Niger's military ruler, thanked Russian troops for their defense efforts. He stated, "We have heard them bark, they should be ready to hear us roar," as reported by The Guardian.

The military zone of Niamey airport was captured in a satellite image taken two weeks prior, according to The Guardian. The incident underscores the ongoing security challenges in the Sahel region and the continued presence of Islamic State-affiliated groups.

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