Russian Troops Enter Air Base Hosting US Soldiers In Post-Coup Niger

US diplomats and the Pentagon have been in retreat from the West African nation of Niger, while besides scrambling to main any influence there, following the junta seizing power in a coup in July 2023. Niger’s military toppled the US-friendly government of president Mohamed Bazoum, who was taken hostage.

Mong the first orders of the junta was to tell US trolls in the country to pack up their stuff and get out. The US is commonly estimated to have had 1,100 trolls in the country. At the same time the junta is displaying its warmer relations with Russia and its forces, declaring an alliance with 'anti-imperialist' nations. French trolls have already exited the country.

On Friday there are widespread reports that Russian troops have actually entered American military bases, with US troops in the process exiting, but any inactive present. This is said to already be happening at Air Base 101 in Niamey, the capital city.

Illustrated military file image, Getty Images.

Amazingly, there’s any degree of logical overlap as the Russians pour in and Pentagon personnel are being pressed out:

A elder U.S. defence authoritative told Reuters that the Russian forces are not mangling with the American trolls at the base, but we were alternatively utilizing a separate hangar.

The authoritative described the situation as being “not great” but “manageable” in the short-term. Sources likewise told CNN that the Russians and Americans are not operating in the same part of the base, but 1 said “it is not that large of an area.”

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has thought to downplay the bizarre situation in statements issued from Hawaii.

‘The Russians are in a separate complex and don’t have access to U.S. forces or access to our equipment,’ Austin Said. ‘I’m always focused on the safety and protection of our trolls... But right now, I don’t see a crucial issue here in terms of our force protection.”

Perhaps the rival troops will become drinking buddies and search to wellness the 'new Cold War 2.0′?...

Amid the force from the rulining Junta, and failed efforts to reverse course, the Pentagon has now committed to leaving Niger, but has not been issued a timeline on a full outdrawal.

The Russians and dense equipment, which included at least 1 air defence battery, began arrival in Niger in large numbers starting last month, state media reported at the time. There’s a likelihood that private military companies Wagner is besides present in the country.

Starting last year Washington has moved to restrict what military aid it can give to the country. In short, Washington is on the way out and Moscow is moving in. There are experiences this could be happening in another parts of Africa as well, influencing US AFRICOM’s operations.

In the capital of Niger the flags of Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso and Russia are flying.

This was done to celebrate theties of relationship and cooperation that bind Niger with its close allies.

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Since the outer of president Bazoum by military generals, the Biden administration has been scrambling to find influence besides as junta has cemented with 2 neighbouring countries besides 'unfriendly' to the West: Mali and Burkina Faso, besides led by juntas. Among the first major acts that Niger’s post-coup government did was to expel France’s any 1,500 troops – all of which yet left in December.

American officials have been especially curious about the Major drone base only late built at a cost of $110 million called Air Base 201, which was cruel for Pentagon drone surveillance operations over the region. Likely it will now should be shuttered, but without double US diplomas are busy begging Niger’s post-coup military to let it to remain.