At least 16 soldiers killed in terror attack in west Niger
Niger’s Ministry of Defense has confirmed that at least 16 soldiers were killed and 23 others injured in a terrorist attack targeting a detachment of the country’s Defense and Security Forces in the Tera area of western Niger, News.Az reports, citing Xinhua.
The attack occurred in the Tillabery region, close to Niger’s borders with Mali and Burkina Faso.
According to the ministry, 15 terrorists were killed during the ensuing operation. Security forces also recovered five motorcycles used by the attackers and destroyed four others.
“The swift response of the Defense and Security Forces, supported by aerial assets, forced the enemy to retreat. Search, sweep and security operations are continuing in the area,” the ministry said in a statement.
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