In the Tahua region, militants attacked a permanent base of government special forces near the town of Eknevan, according to the Telegram channel Directorate 4.

More than 40 soldiers were killed in the clash, with several being executed by jihadists. The attackers seized weapons and vehicles and burned equipment and facilities.

Reinforcements arriving at the scene found dozens of wounded people hiding near the checkpoint. According to survivors, the militants used kamikaze drones, and the military had no means of defense against those. It is noteworthy that in their statement, IS propagandists did not mention the use of drones in the attack.

In the Tillaberi region, terrorists shot at a Niger Armed Forces vehicle. Four soldiers were killed in the attack.