MOGADISHU (Halbeeg News) – At least two al-Shabaab fighters have been killed in an airstrike conducted in Southern Somalia.
The bombardment took place on April 19, 2019 in the vicinity of Jamaame.
Jamaame town is one the main headquarters al-Shabaab fighters in Lower Jubba region.
In a statement, U.S. Africa Command said in coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia’s continued efforts to weaken al-Shabaab, U.S. forces conducted an airstrike in a base manned by the group.
“At this time, it is assessed this airstrike killed two al-Shabaab terrorists. Currently, we assess no civilians were injured or killed as a result of this airstrike,” U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. William West, U.S. Africa Command deputy director of operations, “When warranted, processes and procedures exist that allow for additional information to inform post-strike analysis.”
Gen. William said the Federal Government of Somalia and partner forces continue to make incursions into territory formerly controlled by al-Shabaab.
“Our efforts at training Somali forces are paying dividends,” said West. “When we train a relatively small unit and that unit then engages with other Somali forces, the experience and professionalism we instilled in the original unit spreads to others, and that’s making a difference,” he said.
Gen. Willia said “Our Somali security partners have built combat outposts and have created more stability in the valley,”
“As a result, the Federal Government of Somalia has increased its governance in the region. This civil government engagement is absolutely vital and is helping to create durable, long-term stability,” the official noted.
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