US EditionPentagon says surveillance flights, not counterterrorism ops, have restarted in Niger
- The Pentagon has clarified that counterterrorism operations in Niger have not been restarted, and that current missions are solely for protecting U.S. Forces. Stories suggesting otherwise are false.
- The political uncertainty following Niger's coup has led the U.S. To consolidate some forces at a base farther from the capital. However, some flights have resumed, indicating improving security after diplomatic efforts with the military junta.
- The U.S. Military is primarily conducting intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance operations in Niger to monitor for threats and ensure force protection. The risk to U.S. Forces is currently low, but they need to be ready for any potential incidents.
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Pentagon says surveillance flights, not counterterrorism ops, have restarted in Niger
The Pentagon has clarified that it has not restarted counterterrorism operations in Niger, despite earlier reports. Gen. James Hecker had stated that some manned aircraft and drone operations had resumed, but the Pentagon clarified that these missions were only for protecting US forces and not broader counterterrorism operations.
Pentagon says surveillance flights, not counterterrorism ops, have restarted in Niger
WASHINGTON — The Pentagon said Thursday that it has not restarted counterterrorism operations in Niger, a day after the head of U.S. airpower for Europe and Africa said those flights had resumed. Read more...
Pentagon says surveillance flights, not counterterrorism ops, have restarted in Niger
The Pentagon says it has not restarted counterterrorism operations in Niger, a day after the head of U.S. airpower for Europe and Africa said those flights had resumed. Responding to a question from The Associated Press at a security conference…
Pentagon says surveillance flights, not counterterrorism ops, have restarted in Niger
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon said Thursday that it has not restarted counterterrorism operations in Niger, a day after the head of U.S. airpower for Europe and Africa said those flights had resumed. Gen. James Hecker, responding to a question from The Associated Press at a security conference Wednesday, said the U.S. military has been able to resume some manned aircraft and drone counterterrorism operations in Niger. But the Pentagon issued a…
Pentagon says surveillance flights, not counterterrorism ops, have restarted in Niger
The Pentagon said Thursday that it has not restarted counterterrorism operations in Niger, a day after the head of U.S. airpower for Europe and Africa said those flights had resumed. Gen. James Hecker, responding to a question from The Associated Press at a security conference Wednesday, said the U.S. military has been able to resume some manned aircraft and drone counterterrorism operations in Niger.But the Pentagon issued a statement Thursday …
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