MOGADISHU ( Halbeeg News) – At least one al-Shabaab fighter has been confirmed dead after US military planes hit al-Shabaab controlled village outside Somali capital.
In a statement on Friday, U.S. Africa Command said its forces conducted an airstrike targeting an al-Shabaab militant in the vicinity of Tortoroow, Somalia, on June 5, 2019.
“At this time, it is assessed the airstrike killed one (1), militant. Currently, we assess no civilians were injured or killed as a result of this airstrike. Our process and procedures allow for additional information to inform post-strike analysis,” the statement reads in part.
The mission vowed that 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 and its Member States.
“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 counterterrorism operations with the Federal Government of Somalia, AMISOM, and Somali National Army forces,” the mission affirmed.
The latest attack would be the seventh airstrikes targeted against al-Shabaab and ISIS in South, central and northern Somalia.
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