MOGADISHU (Halbeeg News) – US air forces have killed 2 Al-Shabaab fighters in the northwest of Kismayu town Southern Somalia.
The attack which took place on Monday was made possible with the help of the Federal Government of Somalia.
No civilians were killed during the attack.
The US said they are ready to support and protect citizens across the World from this terrorist group.
“We will also target their training camps and their safe heavens not only in Somalia but across the region.” the US said in a statement.
The US added that together with other international partners they are committed to providing Somali AMISOM and Somali National Security Forces the support they need in the fight against violent extreme organisations.
The Shabaab is fighting to overthrow the internationally-backed government in Mogadishu.
Somali commandos often carry out operations side-by-side with the American forces that train them.
Air assaults and missile strikes by U.S. military have increased in recent months.
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