U.S. drone airstrike reportedly killed several people including Al-Shabab fighters and locals near Bariire town, 55 kilometres Southwest of Mogadishu.
The attack which targeted Al-Shabab controlled village took place in the wee hours of Wednesday night.
Reports indicate that the missiles destroyed Al-Shabab training camp and houses of local residents in the village.
Al-Shabab group has several training camps near Bariire town which is Al-Shabab stronghold town of Lower Shabelle region.
Local sources said the latest attack caused damage in the area which last year witnessed deadly attack jointly executed by Somali government forces and US elite troops.
Among those killed in last night’s attack is a local man identified as Mohamed Noor Hashi who was reportedly a farmer.
Authorities in Lower Shabelle region did not comment on the latest air raid in Bariire town.
The attack is reminiscent of Tuesday’s aerial raid against Al-Shabab fighters in Hiran region.
According to military officials who spoke to Halbeeg news, the raid which took place Jiljilay Village which lies just 4km South of El-Ali town killed dozens of Al-Shabab fighters and destroyed group’s training base in the area.
U.S. government has intensified its military attacks against Al-Shabab and ISIS in recent months after Somali government called for intensive operations against the groups.
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