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

The command said it continues to take action alongside the Federal Government of Somalia and Somali Armed Forces to degrade al-Shabaab’s ability to threaten U.S. forces and U.S. citizens abroad.

SOMALIA — On November 14, U.S. Africa Command announced that it conducted an airstrike targeting al-Shabaab on November 12 in the vicinity of Leego, Somalia, approximately 71 miles (114 km) northwest of Mogadishu, in coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia.

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The command said it continues to take action alongside the Federal Government of Somalia and Somali Armed Forces to degrade al-Shabaab’s ability to threaten U.S. forces and U.S. citizens abroad. It released no details on units, assets, or results of the strike, citing operations security.

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