Breaking: US conducts additional strikes against IS militants in Nigeria
The US Africa Command has conducted additional air strikes against Islamic State militants in northeastern Nigeria. These strikes were carried out in coordination with the Nigerian government, and no personnel were harmed. The operation follows the recent elimination of the group's second-in-command, further diminishing the militants' capacity to plan attacks.
- ▪US Africa Command conducted air strikes against ISIS militants in Nigeria.
- ▪The strikes were coordinated with the Nigerian government and resulted in no casualties.
- ▪The operation is part of ongoing efforts to reduce the threat posed by ISIS in the region.
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US Africa Command conducts additional strikes against Islamic State militants in NigeriaTopic:Unrest, Conflict and WarMon 18 May 2026 at 6:03pmMon 18 May 2026 at 6:03pmMon 18 May 2026 at 6:03pmLoading...abc.net.au/news/us-strikes-islamic-state-militants-nigeria/106693954Link copiedShareShare articleThe US Africa Command (AFRICOM) says it has carried out additional air strikes against Islamic State militants in north-eastern Nigeria on Sunday, in coordination with the Nigerian government.No US or Nigerian personnel were harmed during the strikes, AFRICOM said in a press release issued Monday."Intelligence confirmed the targets were ISIS militants.
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