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US and Nigeria strike IS militants, killing over 20

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The United States and Nigeria have conducted further airstrikes against Islamic State targets in northeastern Nigeria, resulting in the deaths of over 20 militants. These operations follow a joint mission that eliminated Abu Bakr al-Mainuki, identified as the global second-in-command of the Islamic State. Both US and Nigerian officials have characterized these actions as significant blows to the militant group's capabilities. AI

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US and Nigeria strike IS militants, killing over 20

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Reuters ·

    US, Nigeria carry out more strikes on IS, at least 20 militants dead

    The US ⁠Africa Command (Africom) said on Monday ⁠it had carried out additional air strikes against Islamic State targets in northeastern Nigeria on Sunday, in coordination with the Nigerian government, as joint operations against militant groups intensify. Nigeria’s ‌Defence Head…

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