U.S. Africa Command Conducts Airstrike Targeting al-Shabaab Near Welmaro, Somalia

The strike was carried out in coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, according to U.S. Africa Command.

SOUTHERN SOMALIA — U.S. Africa Command conducted an airstrike targeting al-Shabaab on June 19 in the vicinity of Welmaro, approximately 64 miles (103 km) north of Kismayo.

Approximate strike location via triangulated coordinates. Map credits: Open Street Map, Modified Copernicus Sentinel data.

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The strike was carried out in coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, according to U.S. Africa Command.