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Nigerien Army foils terrorist attack in Tillabéri, destroys two kamikaze drones

By [email protected] / 2026-07-17 / 1 min read

The Nigerien Army has repelled an attack by an armed terrorist group in Bouloundjounga village, Tillabéri Region, Niger Republic, after destroying two kamikaze drones deployed by the attackers.

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