Latest "niger ambush video" stories

Changes are coming for special ops troops deploying to Africa in the aftermath of the deadly Niger ambush

Defense Secretary Jim Mattis is looking at changing how U.S. special operations forces are prepared for missions in Africa after an October ambush by extremists in Niger revealed training shortfalls for troops headed into conflict zones.

By Kyle Rempfer

5 years ago

Pentagon releases extended video of ambush on US-Nigerien forces

The Pentagon released an extended video Thursday of its re-creation of the Niger attack last October that took the lives of four US service members, revealing new details about the soldiers’ final minutes.

By Tara Copp

5 years ago