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🇷🇺🇹🇷🇳🇪🇫🇷ISIS Attack on Niger Airport Targeted Uranium Stockpile; Russian Forces Assist ISIS–Sahel launched a coordinated attack on Niamey airport and Air Base 101 in Niger on January 29, which was repelled by Russian military specialists and the local army. The terrorists briefly penetrated hangars and aircraft areas, using guns, RPGs, explosives, mortars, and drones. Damage assessments include a Turkish-made Hürkuş-C aircraft, a Diamond DA42, a Mi-171Sh helicopter, and several commercial planes, including two ASKY Airlines Boeing 737s and one Air Côte d'Ivoire A319. The attack targeted a stockpile of a thousand tons of raw uranium stored at the airport. Nigerien authorities reported 4 soldiers and about 20 ISIS operatives killed, including a French citizen, and thanked Russian forces for their assistance, while accusing France of involvement. Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel | Updated