MOGADISHU (Halbeeg News) – Dozens of al-Shabaab members including commanders are feared dead and compounds destroyed after four missiles hit targets in Sakow and Salagle localities.
Quoting security officials, local media reported that suspected US drones bombed the two al-Shabaab stronghold towns in Middle Jubba region.
It is not clear the exact casualties of the attacks but officials who are privy to the missions, claimed one of the targets was a meeting point attended by number of al-Shabaab commanders.
US government has not commented on the attacks against al-Shabaab in southern Somalia.
AFRICOM has conducted five airstrikes against al-Shabaab compounds and key leaders in Somalia since Jan. 15, an estimated 700 troops withdrew from the country on orders from former President Donald Trump.
The command has conducted a total of eight airstrikes since the new year began, according to an AFRICOM spokesman as of Jan. 24.
US government has been supporting Somali government to train its soldiers.
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