MOGADISHU (Halbeeg News) – At least two al-Shabaab fighters have been killed in four airstrikes in Southern Somalia, AFRICOM confirmed.
In a statement released on Sunday, U.S. Africa Command said the attacks eliminated checkpoints and facilities manned by al-Shabaab.
According to the statement, the facilities destroyed had been base used by the militants to collect taxes to finance its fight against the Somali government.
“Degrading various facilities and checkpoints impacts al Shabaab’s ability to finance operations, recruit, and execute operations,” said Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Gregg Olson, U.S. Africa Command director of operations. “The Federal Government of Somalia continues to place persistent pressure on the network.”
At this time, it is assessed these airstrikes killed two terrorists.
At this time, no civilians were injured or killed in these airstrikes.
“Somali-led operations continue to place pressure on the al-Shabaab network, creating conditions for enhanced stability and security,” said Olson. “In addition to creating enhanced security, airstrikes help to disrupt al-Shabaab operations and the network while preventing future attacks by this terrorist group.”
Two airstrikes on February 23 occurred in the vicinity of Kunyow Barrow, Somalia, which is approximately 250 kilometres southwest of Mogadishu.
One airstrike occurred in the vicinity of Awdeegle, Somalia, which is approximately 50 kilometres west of Mogadishu. One airstrike occurred in the vicinity of Janaale, Somalia, which is approximately 75 kilometres southwest of Mogadishu.
Airstrikes such as these complement our Somali partners’ successes against al-Shabaab and are one component of our combined efforts to protect the Somali people from terrorism. Somali security forces continue to effectively target al-Shabaab forces in order to increase the span of governance of the Federal Government of Somalia.
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