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#Libya- LAF displays alleged self-made 330kg gravity bomb with either impact or proximity fuze, used in #Benghazi

The Libyan National Army Is Running Out of Air Power



https://warisboring.com/the-libyan-national-army-is-running-out-of-air-power/




-1st pic An LNA MiG-23 and MiG-21 as Ras Lanuf

-2nd pic A Misrata MiG-23

#Egypt-AKS,M12&3 IEDs retrieved today.Militants(now described as #ISIS) involved in past attacks&what other than-planned to attack Coptes...

Interesting video published by a LNA unit involved in south Libya, near Tamanhint AB, regarding their recognition material for shelling.

#Mali: Images coming from the site of yesterday's attack in Gourma-Rharous




http://www.news24.com/Africa/News/4-soldiers-killed-in-attack-on-mali-army-camp-20170418

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Boko Haram Kills 3 Soldiers, Razes Down Military Base In Southern Borno



http://saharareporters.com/2017/04/18/boko-haram-kills-3-soldiers-razes-down-military-base-southern-borno




Nigerian Security Operatives Nab Ex-Wives Of Boko Haram Insurgents



http://saharareporters.com/2017/04/18/nigerian-security-operatives-nab-ex-wives-boko-haram-insurgents

nemesis2uagain:
bidexiii , also does nigeria have 40mm bofors anti aircraft guns in use/stock ?

sure we do have them in stock. i av posted pictures of some in the 1st-50th pages of these thread.

nemesis2uagain:
just wondering if there is any cooperation between BH and al shabaab , if yes then to what extent and its impact on nigeria ?

NOP....i dont think they av anything for now especially now that BHT, av being degraded.

TROOPS CARRY OUT CLEARANCE OPERATIONS AND AMBUSH

Troops of 192 Battalion, 26 Task Force Brigade, deployed for Operation LAFIYA DOLE, yesterday Tuesday 18th April 2017 morning, carried out clearance operation of suspected Boko Haram terrorists’ hideouts at Dissa and Patawe general area, Borno State. During the operation, the troops neutralized 6 Boko Haram terrorists and wounded several others. They also recovered an AK-47 Rifle, 1 AK-47 Magazine loaded with 9 rounds of ammunition, 22 rounds of 7.62mm (NATO) ammunition, 3 Bicycles and 3 Bags of Groundnut. The team also recovered the sum of Twenty Nine Thousand and Forty Naira (N29,040.00k) on the body of one of the terrorists.
In a related development, troops of 82 Division Task Force Battalion attached to 26 Task Force Brigade intercepted and ambushed a Boko Haram terrorist logistics supplier at a crossing point around Daushe village today. The team recovered a Bag of Sorghum, Basketful of provisions and other sundry items. The troops also rescued 36 old woman with gunshot wounds enroute back.
Thank you for your kind cooperation.
Brigadier General Sani Kukasheka Usman
Director Army Public Relations

NIGERIA ARMY ARMORED CORPS GROUND BAUCHI

LTGEN:
It's been a while I have seen these buggers in action.

they are alot in action now, most of them av being reactivated and sent to the frontlines.

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jakeporeshenko:
http://www.africom.mil/media-room/pressrelease/28807/u-s-did-not-conduct-somalia-airstrikes

of course they will always deny they are not the one who carried out the airstrike.................................

TROOPS CLEAR BOKO HARAM TERRORISTS OUT OF JARAWA AND RESCUE 1,623 PERSONS

Troops of 3 Battalion, 22 Brigade Nigerian Army on Operation LAFIYA DOLE, assisted by 10 Civilian JTF based on information received, today, Monday 16th April 2017, embarked on an offensive on suspected location of Boko Haram terrorists at Jarawa general area, Kala Balge Local Government Area of Borno State. While advancing, the troops came under heavy fire at Jarawa village. The troops responded decisively and went further to clear Deima, Artano, Saduguma, Duve, Bardo, Kala, Bok, Msherde and Ahirde settlements.
During the operation, the troops neutralized 21 Boko Haram terrorists, rescued 1,623 residents of Jarawa who were held captives by the terrorists. They also recovered 3 AK-47 Rifles with registration numbers 565222414, 563729686 and UF 3646, a 36 Hand Grenade, 12 Cutlasses and 4 Motorcycles.
The rescued persons have been escorted to Rann Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) Camp, while all the children were vaccinated.
One significant aspect of this operation is that the unit noted for its experience in battle, resilience and bravery did not record any casualty.
Thank you for your kind cooperation.
Brigadier General Sani Kukasheka Usman
Director Army Public Relations

US strikes ‘kill more than 100 Shabaab terrorists’ in Somalia



MOGADISHU

US aircraft attacked southern Somalia on Saturday morning, killing more than 100 Al-Shabaab militants, including 20 commanders, residents and officials have said.

Witnesses said the planes targeted the militants’ hideouts in Wargaduud and El-Adde where many Kenyan soldiers were killed by the terrorists in January 2016.

Among senior Shabaab commanders killed in the dawn attack that also destroyed two Vehicles Bound Explosive Devices at Wargaduud were Abdirahman Fillow and Abdirahman Ben Dutie. Dutie was from Marehanrer Dalal section.

“Yesterday (Friday) night at Wargaduud and El-Adde, US airstrikes killed 20 Al-Shabaab commanders, among them Abdirahman Fillow and about 85 militants,” said a security official who declined to be named.

SIEGE CONTINUES

“The strike happened at 2am and the siege continues.”

Residents in El-Adde reported hearing explosions just after midnight on Friday.

“There was heavy bombing on an Al-Shabaab base near El-Adde Town but we don’t know the number of casualties. We heard sounds of jets and then explosions,” a resident said.

The bombardment came after US military officials said soldiers had been deployed to Somalia to train and equip the national and African Union forces fighting the terrorists.

The team is carrying out a train-and-equip mission that is expected to last through the end of September, according to American officials.

SPECIAL OPERATIONS

The US soldiers will join the small number of special operations forces already in Somalia providing counterterrorism support to local forces.

America maintains a small unit of about 50 troops in the country, mainly to advise and assist Somalia and Amison soldiers. When called in, their helicopters, drones and manned aircraft are available for quick response.

President Donald Trump in March granted additional powers to US Africa Command to conduct counterterrorism strikes against the terrorists.

HIGH ALERT

The bombing came just hours after Kenyan security agencies were put on high alert following reports that nine Kenyans who had joined Al-Shabaab in Somalia could be headed back to the country to launch attacks.

The alert said the terrorists were returning home following sustained attacks by Kenya Defence Forces troops who are part of Amisom.

Police asked Kenyans to be on the alert and report any suspicious people. The attacks were to be carried out during the Easter weekend, according to the police report.

In the last one month, Kenyan troops say they have killed at least 90 Al-Shabaab terrorists in Somalia, “which has weakened the group’s capability to launch attacks”.

UN convoy hit by blast in Mogadishu, Al-Shabaab claims responsibility


https://www.rt.com/news/384947-wfp-blast-mogadishu-un/

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#Egypt- Most interestingly- MoI claims that among the explosives were PMD-style AP mines with writing in Persian

#Egypt- MoI raids across Nile Delta led to arrest of 13 militants (alleged affiliation is conflicting), discovery of weapons caches

NA HOLDS OPERATION HARBIN KUNAMA II

#Algeria- ANP foils large weapons smuggling attempt at Tindouf Province, near border with #Mauritania.

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Faces Of Boko Haram Commanders Released From Own Video Clips


http://saharareporters.com/2017/04/16/faces-boko-haram-commanders-released-own-video-clips#expanded

CAPTURE THESE MOMENT..........................................

NA BYKERS

LIEUTENANT GENERAL TY BURATAI NAM GSS psc(+) ndc (BD) BA (Hons) MA MPhil CHIEF ARMY STAFF NIGERIAN ARMY'S GOODWILL MESSAGE TO TROOPS OF THE NIGERIAN ARMY DURING EASTER CELEBRATION 2017


I wish to use this opportunity to felicitate with all as we celebrate the Easter Season this Year 2017. I indeed felicitate with all troops under command for successfully witnessing this sacred period of Easter. This alongside the preceding Lenten period reminds us of personal sacrifices for the common good, care for the less privileged, protection of the vulnerable and love for fellow citizens.
These are virtues that our profession as soldiers extol. I therefore want all to use the season to pray for our dear country and troops especially those deployed in the fight against insurgency in the NE and in other theatres both at home and abroad in pursuit of our constitutional mandate. Let's join hands to pray that the C-in-C and all our leaders should succeed in their efforts to deliver to the people a safe and prosperous country we all can be proud of.
I therefore charge you all to remain loyal, alert, vigilant and professional in all you do this season and always. It is thus an opportunity to renew our faith, re-dedicate our commitment to service and united in our collective resolve to defend our country.
Happy Easter once more and God bless.

Henry240:
You have any more of these Gambia photos with regular Nigerian Infantry soldiers?

for now those are the few ones i have.

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NIGERIAN TROOPS IN BANJUL GAMBIA

The Pentagon sends dozens of troops to Somalia as al-Shabaab fight intensifies


http://www.militarytimes.com/articles/us-troops-somalia-101st-airborne