Nigeria’s government has confirmed the precise locations of US airstrikes carried out in the country’s northwest on Christmas evening, marking a rare instance of foreign military action on Nigerian soil.
Breakdown
- Nigeria confirms U.S. airstrikes on ISIS targets in Sokoto State
- Strikes approved after U.S. criticism over attacks on Christians 5s
- Sixteen precision munitions used to neutralize ISIS elements 37s
- No civilian casualties reported; affected areas secured 1m 10s
- Strikes mark escalation in Nigeria's fight against armed groups 1m 20s