Nigeria’s military confirmed it conducted joint operations with U.S. forces targeting Islamic State militants, reporting 175 deaths.
The strikes focused on extremist cells operating in northeastern Nigeria, a region long affected by insurgent violence.
Officials said intelligence sharing between the two militaries enabled precision targeting of militant positions.
Communities near the operation zones reported heavy aerial activity during the coordinated campaign.
Nigeria has battled Islamic State West Africa Province and affiliated groups for years with mixed operational results.
The confirmed death toll of 175 marks one of the larger reported outcomes from a single joint mission this year.
U.S. Africa Command periodically supports partner nations with surveillance and planning for counterterror operations.
Nigerian authorities presented the operation as evidence of deepening bilateral security cooperation against transnational jihadist networks.
Nigeria confirmed joint strikes with U.S. forces against Islamic State militants that left 175 dead.
The operation targeted extremist positions in northeastern Nigeria, where IS-affiliated groups operate.
Joint Nigeria-U.S. operations reported 175 militant deaths in the confirmed strike.
Nigerian commanders presented the joint mission as proof of deeper U.S. security cooperation.
Islamic State cells in northeastern Nigeria remain targets of combined air operations.
Nigeria presented the strike tally as a measure of operational success against IS fighters.
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