Russian Ambassador Viktor Voropaïev said Russia assisted the Niger government in suppressing a military mutiny attempt on August 31, 2026, when soldiers attacked a key military base early in the morning. According to the ambassador, the Nigerien government requested Russia's assistance in quelling the revolt.
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Soldiers tried to attack a key military base early on Saturday morning, authorities say, but were thwarted.
[Premium Times] In a viral video interview, Viktor Voropaïev, Russian ambassador to Niger, said the Nigerien government requested its assistance in quelling the mutiny which lasted for hours between 28 and 29 August.