US airstrikes destroy second Al-Shabaab raido station in less than a week

MOGADISHU (Halbeeg News) – US Military has destroyed second radio station belonging to al-Shabaab in less than a week, pro-shabaab media confirmed.

According to pro-shabaab media reported that an airstrike hit Andalus radio, the group’s mouthpiece in Tiyeglow, Bakool region.

In a separate statement, US Africom confirmed the airstrike against al-Shabaab in vicinity of Tiyeeglow but did not say the destruction of the radio station.

Africom said US military in coordination with the federal Government of Somalia, conducted the airstrike on Jan. 18, 2021.

According to the statement, the initial assessments indicate the strike destroyed one al-Shabaab compound.

Africom said no civilians were injured or killed as a result of this operation.

“Al-Shabaab has carried out deadly suicide and terror attacks in Somalia including the recent attack targeting Danab leadership as well as recent bombing campaigns that have displaced thousands of Somali civilians. We will continue to support our partners and disrupt al-Shabaab’s efforts,” said U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Dagvin Anderson, Joint Task Force – Quartz commander. “Our strike today combined with our partners’ efforts helps keep these violent extremists at bay.”

Joint Task Force – Quartz operations support U.S. Africa Command and international efforts that promote a peaceful and stable Somalia. Violent extremist organizations like al-Shabaab present long-term threats to U.S. and regional interests.