U.S. Conduct Airstrikes Targeting Al-Shabaab in Lower Shebelle Region
Category: Conflict
Severity: 3 (Moderate)
Source: Drum Cussac
02/13/2019 (Somalia) - According to a press release by the U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) on Wednesday, 13 February, two airstrikes were carried out by AFRICOM targeting al-Shabaab militants in the Janaale area of Lower Shebelle Region. The airstrikes were conducted on Monday, 11 February in partnership with Somali forces, who were leading an operation against al-Shabaab in the area. AFRICOM assesses that the first airstrike killed eight militants and the second strike killed four more. It is not believed any civilians were injured or killed in either strike.
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