U.S. Africa Command and Somali Forces Launch Airstrikes Eliminating Dozens of al-Shabaab Militants in Jilib

This action aimed to degrade al-Shabaab’s ability to threaten the U.S. Homeland, U.S. forces, and American citizens abroad.

HORN OF AFRICA — U.S. Africa Command conducted airstrikes targeting al-Shabaab near Jilib between January 3 and 4. The operations occurred in the vicinity of Jilib, approximately 62 miles (100 kilometers) north of Kismayo. No civilian casualties were reported.

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This action aimed to degrade al-Shabaab’s ability to threaten the U.S. Homeland, U.S. forces, and American citizens abroad, according to U.S. Africa Command.