US, Nigeria strike ISIS fighters again from the air after killing senior leader
U.S. and Nigerian forces conducted airstrikes against ISIS fighters in northeastern Nigeria following the recent killing of a senior ISIS leader. The operation aimed to diminish ISIS's capacity to plan attacks that threaten U.S. and partner security. AFRICOM reported that no U.S. or Nigerian forces were harmed during the strikes.
- ▪U.S. Africa Command announced the airstrikes against ISIS militants in Nigeria.
- ▪The strikes were coordinated with the Nigerian government and followed the killing of ISIS's second-in-command, Abu-Bilal al-Minuki.
- ▪AFRICOM stated that the removal of these terrorists reduces the threat to U.S. and partner safety.
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- ▪ U.S. Airstrikes Kill ISIS Fighters in Nigeria, Officials Say — NYT — World
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ISIS News & Updates US, Nigeria strike ISIS fighters again from the air after killing senior leader AFRICOM says the strikes diminish ISIS's capacity to plan attacks threatening US and partner security By Stephen Sorace Fox News Published May 18, 2026 10:11am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video US, Nigeria launch kinetic strike against ISIS fighters American and Nigerian forces conducted a strike against ISIS fighters in northeastern Nigeria, U.S. Africa Command said Monday. (@USAfricaCommand via X) NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! U.S. and Nigerian forces launched another strike against ISIS fighters in Nigeria, according to U.S.
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