Moscow, Feb 2, 2026 (AFP) - Russian soldiers helped to repel Niger airport attack: Moscow

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Russian soldiers helped to repel an attack on Niger's main airport in the capital Niamey last week which was claimed by the Islamic State (IS) group, Moscow said on Monday. Niger's ruling junta earlier said "Russian partners" helped to fend off the rare assault on the capital, which saw 20 attackers killed and four army soldiers wounded. "The attack was repelled through the joint efforts of the Russian Ministry of Defence's African Corps and th......

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