Nigerian Troops Strike Boko Haram Hideouts

0:00On April 29th, Nigerian troops just took down at least 18 Islamist militants and wiped out several hideouts and coordinated strikes across Borno. State. The military is pushing hard against groups like Boko Haram and their offshoots, hitting key spots in the northeast. These ops went down in the Timbuktu area and Bula Bullin Forest, with ground forces teaming up with air support and local helpers. 11 fighters got taken out in Bula Bullin, 7 more in Timbuktu, smashing their supply lines and bases. Borno's been ground zero for a brutal 17-year insurgency that's claimed thousands of lives and forced two million people from their homes. The states about the size of Ireland, making these battles a real grind. This ramps up after militants hit military bases recently, killing troops including top officers. Air units, gays surveillance and pinpoint bombs to keep the pressure on. Follow-up sweeps are chasing down any runners now, as the military keeps dismantling the strongholds to turn the tide in the region.

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