Niger airport attack killed 11 soldiers, two civilians – Defence ministry

Author: Henry OduahPublished on: June 18, 2026Country: Niger

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Niger airport attack killed 11 soldiers, two civilians – Defence ministry

An attack on the international airport in Niger's capital early Thursday killed at least 11 soldiers and two civilians, while 22 assailants also died, the defence ministry said. A large-scale army operation is underway and the airport, fully secure, remains open to air traffic.

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