An attack on Thursday at the airport and military airbase in Niger’s capital kills 11 members of the security forces, the government says. In a statement, Niger’s authorities also report two civilian deaths. The government does not identify the perpetrators. Witnesses quoted by local reporting say the first explosions are heard at around 6 a.m. local time (0500 GMT). After the blasts, sporadic gunfire continues to be audible for an extended period, according to the accounts. The reports do not provide further details about how the attack unfolds, whether any suspects are detained, or the extent of damage to airport or military facilities. As of the time of the reports, no group claims responsibility. The incident follows ongoing security concerns in the region, but the available accounts focus on the immediate casualties and the timing and sound of the attacks.