Niger Airport Attack: ISIS Releases Video Claiming Strike On Niamey International Airport
Edited By WION Video Desk
Published: Feb 02, 2026, 10:06 IST | Updated: Feb 02, 2026, 10:06 IST
The Islamic State has released a new video claiming responsibility for an attack on Niamey International Airport in Niger. The footage shows an explosion inside a hangar housing military aircraft, raising fresh security concerns amid growing militant activity in the Sahel region.
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