Pentagon investigating troubling questions after deadly Niger ambush
LA TimesDefense Secretary James N. Mattis, troubled by a lack of information two weeks after an ambush on a special operations patrol in Niger left four U.S. soldiers dead, is demanding a timeline of what is known about the attack, as a team of investigators sent to West Africa begins its work. We will release it as rapidly as we get it.” The attack, apparently carried out by militants affiliated with Islamic State, was the deadliest since Trump took office, yet the U.S. military’s Africa Command still does not have a clear “story board” of facts that commanders usually gather swiftly after deadly incidents. He said about 20% to 30% of requirements for “intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance” flights were being met, and complained there weren’t enough military helicopters to help locate missing, wounded, or killed service members. “Furthermore, African partners lack the capability and capacity to assist with personnel recovery missions.” Twitter: @ByBrianBennett brian.bennett@latimes.com ALSO Analysis: How did Trump’s response to four soldiers’ deaths go so wrong?
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