Pentagon finds several failures led to Niger attack

Published May 10, 2018 5:25pm ET



The 2017 Niger ambush that killed four U.S. soldiers was the result of “individual, organizational and institutional failures,” according to a new report from the Pentagon.

The eight-page summary released by the Department of Defense on Thursday detailed the findings leading up to and during the ambush and made recommendations to improve guidance for the planning and approval of military operations. Those recommendations included a full review of equipment requirements and improving coordination with forces from U.S. allies.

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