Tag: ISIS
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GPS-Guided Munitions Hit ISIS Camps in Sokoto Forest; Debris Lands in Kwara
Overview: Precision strikes and their reach The Nigerian government confirmed that 16 GPS-guided munitions, commonly known as smart bombs, were deployed in a targeted operation against ISIS-affiliated militants in the Sokoto forest. While the primary objective was to neutralize terrorist camps, officials disclosed that debris from the munitions landed in Offa, Kwara state, and in…
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Nigeria Confirms 16 GPS-Guided Munitions Hit ISIS Camps in Sokoto Forest; Debris Lands in Kwara
Overview: The Operation and Its Targets Nigeria’s federal government confirmed that 16 GPS-guided munitions (PGMs), commonly known as smart bombs, were used in an operation aimed at ISIS-aligned terrorists operating within the Sokoto forest region. The strikes were conducted with the goal of degrading the enemy’s capabilities in a corridor that has long been cited…
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Nigeria Confirms GPS-Guided Munitions Hit ISIS Camps in Sokoto Forest; Debris Reaches Kwara
Overview: Precision Strikes in the Sahelian Corridor Nigeria’s government has disclosed that 16 GPS-guided munitions (PGMs), commonly known as smart bombs, were deployed in operations against suspected ISIS affiliates in the Sokoto Forest region. The strikes targeted camps believed to be used by terrorist elements, marking a significant step in the country’s counter-terrorism efforts in…
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US Strikes ISIS Targets in Nigeria After Christmas Attacks on Christians
US Strikes ISIS Targets in Nigeria After Christmas Attacks on Christians In a rapid, retaliatory move, American forces conducted air strikes against Islamic State affiliates in northwestern Nigeria after coordinated attacks against Christian communities during the Christmas period. The operation underscores the United States’ ongoing concerns about militant activity in the Lake Chad Basin and…
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Turkish police detain 115 IS suspects in nationwide raids amid Christmas attack plot fears
Turkish authorities move to disrupt planned holiday attacks Turkish police have detained 115 suspected Islamic State (IS) members in a broad series of nationwide raids, authorities said, as they warned of potential attacks during Christmas and New Year festivities. The operation marks a major push in Turkey’s ongoing counterterrorism effort, targeting a group that has…
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U.S. Strikes ISIS in Nigeria Following Trump Warning on Christian Attacks
Overview of the Incident The United States launched a series of targeted strikes against the Islamic State affiliate operating in northwestern Nigeria, following a public warning from President Donald Trump about possible attacks on Christian communities. While detailed operational specifics remain scarce due to security considerations, officials characterized the strikes as a calibrated effort to…
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U.S. Strikes ISIS in Nigeria After Trump Warned of Attacks on Christians
Overview: A New Phase in the U.S. Counterterrorism Campaign The United States announced a series of strikes targeting Islamic State militants in the northwestern region of Nigeria after a public warning from President Donald Trump about possible attacks on Christian communities. The operation marks another instance in the evolving strategy of U.S. forces to confront…
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Trump Launches US Strikes in Nigeria Against ISIS Militants
Overview: An unprecedented move in Nigeria In a development that marks a significant shift in regional security policy, the United States announced air and ground operations against Islamic State militants in Nigeria’s northwest. The strikes, carried out at the explicit request of the Nigerian government, targeted ISIS affiliates operating primarily in Borno, Zamfara, and neighboring…
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Trump Launches US Strikes on ISIS in Nigeria: What This Means for Security and Peace Efforts
Overview: US Strikes in Nigeria Responding to Nigeria’s Request In a dramatic escalation of international counterterrorism efforts, the United States has announced military strikes against Islamic State militants in northwest Nigeria. The operation, described by U.S. officials as a targeted response to threats posed by ISIS affiliates operating in the region, came at the explicit…
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US Strikes in Nigeria: Trump-Backed Action Targets ISIS militants in the Northwest
Washington’s Involvement Deepens in Nigeria The United States has conducted at least several military strikes against Islamic State affiliates in northwest Nigeria, in what officials describe as a targeted operation at the request of the Nigerian government. The strikes mark a significant expansion of U.S. military activity on the African continent and come amid rising…