Sources in the Niger National Guard are claiming that Elements of the French Military have launched an Attack on their Forces near the Capital City of Niamey leading to the “High Alert” which has now been Ordered; however there is No Evidence that is has occurred and a statement…
— OSINTdefender (@sentdefender) August 9, 2023
🚨🇫🇷🇳🇪 "A French aircraft breached Niger's airspace on Wednesday" – Junta pic.twitter.com/n5J2IV7uq0
— Terror Alarm (@Terror_Alarm) August 9, 2023
The CNSP (#Niger putschists) has now announced in a press release that the alert level of the armed forces has been raised.
This decision follows a terrorist attack on a guard post, and the CNSP is now accusing France of having released terrorists in the region.… pic.twitter.com/wFvPN3rlqy
— Casus Belli (@casusbellii) August 9, 2023
The U.S. Embassy in Niger has released an “Urgent Security Alert” advising that any American Citizens still in the Capital of Niamey to Shelter-in-Place until further notice and to not attempt to enter the Downtown Areas near the Presidential Palace due to an Increase in Security… pic.twitter.com/m9IjKAVxLI
— OSINTdefender (@sentdefender) August 9, 2023
🚨Update Niger: French air forces violate Niger air space in preparation for an invasion. Also reports French troops have moved against Niger troops. More info coming in!! pic.twitter.com/x1qCUu1d1j
— US Homeland Security News (@defense_civil25) August 9, 2023
👀 The military junta that seized power in Niger claims that French troops attacked the National Guard and violated the country's airspace.
👀 All armed forces and law enforcement forces of Niger have been ordered to increase their level of combat readiness.
— MAKS 25 🇺🇦👀 (@Maks_NAFO_FELLA) August 9, 2023
There are a number of Flights which are currently on the Tarmac at Diori Hamani International Airport in the Niger Capital City of Niamey; this includes 2 DHC-6-300 “Twin Otters” both going by (BANDIT1) which are linked to the U.S. Military and landed yesterday after taking off from Air Base 201 near Agadez in Northeastern Niger, a Dornier 228-203 with the Niger Air Force, a C-130 “Hercules” also with the Niger Air Force which landed this morning after taking off from the Capital of Burkina Faso, a C-130J “Hercules” with the Italian Air Force which is likely conducting an Evacuation Mission, and finally a Turkish Airlines Airbus A-330 from Istanbul which is also being used for Evacuations.
There are a number of Flights which are currently on the Tarmac at Diori Hamani International Airport in the Niger Capital City of Niamey; this includes 2 DHC-6-300 “Twin Otters” both going by (BANDIT1) which are linked to the U.S. Military and landed yesterday after taking off…
— OSINTdefender (@sentdefender) August 8, 2023
🚨🇷🇺 It is NATO time …. Finish it Macron! pic.twitter.com/xr4LJqCeyH
— Terror Alarm (@Terror_Alarm) August 9, 2023
French special forces reportedly carried out an operation to free detained Niger officials, which was reportedly unsuccessful. pic.twitter.com/1UD51k2goO
— Sprinter Press (@SprinterPress) August 9, 2023
h/t DOORBERT