TOROTOROW (Halbeeg News) – The United States said its airstrikes killed three al-Shabaab fighters near Torotorow.
The airstrike was conducted in collective self-defense for Somali troops after al-Shabaab militants engaged them during an operation.
The U.S. Africa Command said it conducted a precision airstrike targeting al-Shabaab militants in the vicinity of Torotorow, Somalia, on May 5th to support the Federal Government of Somalia’s continued efforts to degrade al-Shabaab.
“This airstrike is an example of the niche capabilities we provide our Somali partners as they take the fight to al-Shabaab,” said U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Gregg Olson, U.S. Africa Command Director of Operations.
“Our precision strike capabilities support our Somali partners as they continue to lead operations against the terrorist network,” Added Maj. Gen. Gregg Olson.
AFRICOM said 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.
“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-terror operations with the Federal Government of Somalia, AMISOM, and Somali National Army forces, ” major general said
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