Somali Military Airstrike Kills Six Al-Shabaab Militants in Lower Shabelle
While the United States was not explicitly mentioned and U.S. Africa Command has not yet issued a statement, the U.S. has been conducting continued supportive airstrikes within in the country.
EAST AFRICA — The Somali military carried out an airstrike in the Ugunji area of Lower Shabelle on May 22 targeting Al-Shabaab militants who had regrouped within the location.
The statement reported that the strike killed six militants and destroyed weapons and equipment, noting that the operation was carried out in coordination with international partners.
While the United States was not explicitly mentioned and U.S. Africa Command has not yet issued a statement, the U.S. has been conducting continued supportive airstrikes within in the country against ISIS fighters and Al-Shabaab.
Airstrike Against Regrouping Al-Shabaab Militants
 | A guest post by
|