JILIB ( Halbeeg News) – At least two al-Shabaab fighters have been killed in Southern Somalia after US military hit the al-Shabaab base.
In a statement, U.S. Africa Command said its military conducted two airstrikes targeting al-Shabaab in the vicinity of Jilib, Somalia, on June 16, 2019.
“At this time, it is assessed the airstrikes killed two (2) militants. Currently, we assess no civilians were injured or killed as a result of these airstrikes. Our process and procedures allow for additional information to inform post-strike analysis,” said Air Force Brig. Gen. William P. West, deputy director of operations, U.S. Africa Command.
U.S. Africa Command pledged that it will continue to work with its partners to transfer the responsibility for long-term security in Somalia from AMISOM to the Federal Government of Somalia and its Member States.
“With these coordinated airstrikes, we continue to degrade and deny al-Shabaab’s freedom of movement in the region,” said Air Force Brig. Gen. William. “Precision airstrikes like these are one part of our strategy working with the Federal Government of Somalia to increase security and protect the Somali people.”
The statement noted that its operation against al-Shabaab and another group against the government will be continuous.
“In support of the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. forces will use all effective and appropriate methods to assist in the protection of the Somali people, including partnered military counter-terrorism operations with the Federal Government of Somalia, AMISOM, and Somali National Army forces,” the Statement reads in part
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