Russian military enters Niger's Airbase 101.

Russian military personnel have entered an airbase in Niger hosting US troops, following Niger's decision to expel US forces from the country. The move by Russia's military places US and Russian troops in close proximity amidst the nations' military and diplomatic rivalry. The Russian personnel are operating out of a separate hangar on Airbase 101, near Niamey, Niger's capital, and are not mingling with US forces.

May 02, 2024
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