Niger Presidential Guard Retakes Niamey Air Base With Reported Russian Support

Niger’s presidential guard has reportedly retaken a key air base in Niamey after soldiers involved in a mutiny seized the facility. Diplomatic and security sources said Russian forces supported the operation. Several rebel soldiers were reportedly killed during the clashes, while two security sources confirmed that the base had been recovered. The incident highlights renewed tension within Niger’s military and Russia’s expanding security role in the country since the military takeover. Details of the fighting and the scale of Russian involvement are still emerging.

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